Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc

Indianapolis, IN ·EIN 35-1074747 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings

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$13.5M received 49 funders 159 grants · 2019–2025

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.

FunderTotal givenGrantsYears
Lilly Endowment Inc$6,245,932122020–2024
Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc$2,848,00052020–2023
Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation$1,020,00052020–2024
Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation$600,00012024
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc$359,05532022–2024
Hubbard Family Foundation Inc$300,00022022–2023
Kobe Foundation Inc$268,75022022–2023
Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation Inc$260,00022023–2024
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc$236,39142021–2024
Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc$219,000112020–2024
The Schmetterling Foundation$197,50072020–2024
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial$189,40072020–2024
Walker Corporate Foundation Inc$71,00042021–2024
National Philanthropic Trust$69,35032021–2023
Lumina Foundation for Education Inc$65,75092020–2024
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc$54,00032022–2024
Ernst & Young Foundation$50,00012020
Arts Council of Indianapolis Inc$48,29522022–2023
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program$36,50022022–2024
Walker Family Foundation$30,00032023–2025
The Hageman Foundation Inc$30,00042020–2024
The Seabury Foundation$25,00012024
Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc$25,00012024
Samerian Foundation Inc$25,00032020–2024
Jerry L and Barbara J Burris Foundation$25,00052019–2023

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

YearFunderPurposeAmount
2025Walker Family FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES$10,000
2024Lilly Endowment IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$1,116,720
2024Deborah Joy Simon Charitable FoundationCAMPAIGN FOR OUR ZOO - OUR COMMUNITY - OUR WORLD$600,000
2024Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable FoundationTo support general operations$320,000
2024Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation IncTO PROMOTE ANIMAL CONSERVATION; CONTRIBUTION IN HONOR OF SPIKE & FRIENDS$250,000
2024Lilly Endowment IncGRANT IN HONOR OF ELI (TED) LILLY II$200,000
2024Natl Christian Charitable Fdn IncANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELFARE$120,000
2024Central Indiana Community Foundation IncCharitable Contribution$57,003
2024The Schmetterling FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$50,000
2024The Schmetterling FoundationButterflies at the Indianapolis Zoo$35,000
2024Richard M Fairbanks Foundation IncMatching Gift Donation$30,000
2024The Seabury FoundationCHIMPANZEE COMPLEX$25,000
2024Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation IncOperations$25,000
2024Lilly Endowment IncEMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT(S)$23,700
2024Walker Corporate Foundation IncGENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION$20,000
2024Nicholas H Noyes Jr MemorialANNUAL SUPPORT$19,800
2024Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis IncProgram Support$11,000
2024Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE$10,500
2024Lumina Foundation for Education IncTo support Zoobilation 2024.$10,000
2024Samerian Foundation IncINDIANAPOLIS PRIZE GALA$10,000
2024Lumina Foundation for Education IncTo support Zoobilation 2025.$10,000
2024Walker Family FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES$10,000
2024The Hageman Foundation IncGENERAL OPERATING FUND CONTRIBUTION$10,000
2024Cicp Foundation Inc2025 INDIANAPOLIS SILVER PRIZE SPONSOR$6,000
2024Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc2025 Indianapolis Prize Sponsorship$6,000
2024Lumina Foundation for Education IncTo support the Indianapolis Prize Gala to celebrate the victories of the world's leading animal conservationists.$6,000
2024Arthur Jordan FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT$5,000
2024Eugene & Marilyn Glick FoundationSUPPORT PROGRAM$5,000
2024Richard M Fairbanks Foundation IncMatching Gift Donation$3,750
2024The Gramelspacher Foundation IncDONATION 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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