Houston Zoo Inc
Houston, TX ·EIN 74-1590271 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds Houston Zoo Inc?
Houston Zoo Inc is funded by 94 grantmakers, led by Dan L Duncan Foundation ($4.8M), Houston Arts Alliance ($1.9M), John P McGovern Foundation ($1.7M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $18.2M in grants to Houston Zoo Inc between 2022–2025.
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What grants has Houston Zoo Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Zoological Society of Cincinnati | ELEPHANT HERPES VIRUS FUNDING | $7,000 |
| 2025 | Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,200 |
| 2024 | Dan L Duncan Foundation | ANIMAL AND WILDLIFE HABITAT CONSERVATION | $1,514,112 |
| 2024 | John P McGovern Foundation | General support | $1,500,000 |
| 2024 | Houston Arts Alliance | General support | $730,327 |
| 2024 | The Wildcat Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR NIASSA CARNIVORE PROJECT'S ANTI-POACHING WORK IN THE NIASSA NATIONAL RESERVE, MOZAMBIQUE. | $388,627 |
| 2024 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL | $307,390 |
| 2024 | The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation | Keeping Our World Wild Centennial Capital Campaign. | $300,000 |
| 2024 | Hamill Foundation | Capital Campaign for new Headquarters Building | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The John M O'quinn Foundation | TO SUPPORT PURCHASE OF CT SCANNER | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Wt & Louise J Moran Foundation | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Four Lee Foundation | CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc | GENERAL DONATION | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $57,900 |
| 2024 | The Powell Foundation | Conservation: Conservation/ Environmental Education | $50,000 |
| 2024 | John P McGovern Foundation | Zoo Ball | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Tapeats Fund | to support Veterinary Services for Wildlife in Rwanda | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $41,250 |
| 2024 | Sterling-Turner Foundation | General support | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Shell Usa Company Foundation | 25742.92 | $25,743 |
| 2024 | Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Margaret Anne Kostial Foundation | Direct funds where most needed by organization | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | GRANTS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | American Association of | EMPLOYEE RELIEF | $24,500 |
| 2024 | The Postl Family Foundation | 08/12/24F4030531049CHARITABLE PURPOSES ONLY | $22,950 |
| 2024 | CFP Foundation | General Support | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Micole Foundation | COMMUNITY | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Zoological Society of Cincinnati | ELEPHANT HERPES VIRUS FUNDING | $20,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $19,850 |
| 2024 | The Us Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $17,627 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Houston Zoo Inc?
Houston Zoo Inc is funded by 94 grantmakers, led by Dan L Duncan Foundation ($4.8M), Houston Arts Alliance ($1.9M), John P McGovern Foundation ($1.7M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $18.2M in grants to Houston Zoo Inc between 2022–2025.
Who is Houston Zoo Inc's largest funder?
Dan L Duncan Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Houston Zoo Inc, with $4.8M across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Houston Zoo Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $18.2M in grants to Houston Zoo Inc across 200 grants from 94 funders between 2022–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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