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.
Showing top 25 of 94 funders by total given.
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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