Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc
Indianapolis, IN ·EIN 35-1074747 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc?
Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc is funded by 49 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($6.2M), Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc ($2.8M), Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation ($1.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $13.5M in grants to Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc between 2019–2025.
Showing top 25 of 49 funders by total given.
What grants has Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walker Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,116,720 |
| 2024 | Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation | CAMPAIGN FOR OUR ZOO - OUR COMMUNITY - OUR WORLD | $600,000 |
| 2024 | Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation | To support general operations | $320,000 |
| 2024 | Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation Inc | TO PROMOTE ANIMAL CONSERVATION; CONTRIBUTION IN HONOR OF SPIKE & FRIENDS | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | GRANT IN HONOR OF ELI (TED) LILLY II | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELFARE | $120,000 |
| 2024 | Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | Charitable Contribution | $57,003 |
| 2024 | The Schmetterling Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Schmetterling Foundation | Butterflies at the Indianapolis Zoo | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc | Matching Gift Donation | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The Seabury Foundation | CHIMPANZEE COMPLEX | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Operations | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT(S) | $23,700 |
| 2024 | Walker Corporate Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial | ANNUAL SUPPORT | $19,800 |
| 2024 | Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc | Program Support | $11,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,500 |
| 2024 | Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | To support Zoobilation 2024. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Samerian Foundation Inc | INDIANAPOLIS PRIZE GALA | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | To support Zoobilation 2025. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Walker Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Hageman Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING FUND CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Cicp Foundation Inc | 2025 INDIANAPOLIS SILVER PRIZE SPONSOR | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc | 2025 Indianapolis Prize Sponsorship | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | To support the Indianapolis Prize Gala to celebrate the victories of the world's leading animal conservationists. | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Arthur Jordan Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation | SUPPORT PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc | Matching Gift Donation | $3,750 |
| 2024 | The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc | DONATION FOR CHARITABLE MISSION | $2,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 159 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc?
Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc is funded by 49 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($6.2M), Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc ($2.8M), Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation ($1.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $13.5M in grants to Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc's largest funder?
Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc, with $6.2M across 12 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $13.5M in grants to Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc across 159 grants from 49 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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