Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc

Nonprofit · Grant recipient Also a grantmaker → Indianapolis, IN EIN 35-1074747

Funding Overview

From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025

Total received

$15.7M

Foundation funders

56

Grants recorded

200

Years covered

2019–2025

Who funds Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc?

Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc is funded by 56 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($7.4M), Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc ($2.8M), Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation ($1.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.7M in grants to Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc between 2019–2025.

FunderTotal givenGrantsYears
Lilly Endowment Inc$7,412,152142020–2025
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
Arts Council of Indianapolis Inc$569,43762020–2025
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
The Schmetterling Foundation$247,50082020–2025
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc$236,39142021–2024
Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc$219,000112020–2024
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial$209,20082020–2025
Mara Elephant Project USA Inc$135,00022020–2021
National Philanthropic Trust$123,350122021–2025
Walker Corporate Foundation Inc$97,00052021–2025
Mdwise Inc$80,00032023–2025
Forvis Mazars Foundation$76,40042022–2025
Ernst & Young Foundation$75,00022020–2025
Lumina Foundation for Education Inc$65,75092020–2024
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc$54,00032022–2024
Charities Aid Foundation America$51,32222021–2023
The Hageman Foundation Inc$37,50062019–2025
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program$36,50022022–2024
Walker Family Foundation$30,00032023–2025
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Funding over time

Grant dollars and counts received per year

$0$2M$4M$6M4 grants2019 27 grants2020 32 grants2021 34 grants2022 40 grants2023 37 grants2024 26 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2019) to $4.8M (2023). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $1.4M.

What grants has Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc received?

Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first

YearFunderPurposeAmount
2025Lilly Endowment IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$1,116,720
2025The Schmetterling FoundationEntrance enhancement project$50,000
2025Lilly Endowment IncEMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT(S)$49,500
2025Mdwise IncGENERAL SUPPORT$27,500
2025Forvis Mazars FoundationGeneral Purpose$26,400
2025Walker Corporate Foundation IncGENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION$26,000
2025Ernst & Young FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT$25,000
2025Arts Council of Indianapolis IncARTS PROGRAMMING$20,000
2025Nicholas H Noyes Jr MemorialANNUAL SUPPORT$19,800
2025Walker Family FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES$10,000
2025National Philanthropic TrustHUMAN SERVICES$6,000
2025National Philanthropic TrustHUMAN SERVICES$6,000
2025National Philanthropic TrustHUMAN SERVICES$6,000
2025National Philanthropic TrustHUMAN SERVICES$6,000
2025Van Riper-Woodard FamilyUNRESTRICTED DONATION$6,000
2025National Philanthropic TrustHUMAN SERVICES$6,000
2025National Philanthropic TrustHUMAN SERVICES$6,000
2025National Philanthropic TrustHUMAN SERVICES$6,000
2025National Philanthropic TrustHUMAN SERVICES$6,000
2025National Philanthropic TrustHUMAN SERVICES$6,000
2025Eugene & Marilyn Glick FoundationSUPPORT PROGRAM$5,000
2025The Hageman Foundation IncGENERAL OPERATING FUND CONTRIBUTION$5,000
2025Madeira Fund IncUNRESTRICTED$2,800
2025Zink Family Foundation IncCONTRIBUTION TO GENERAL FUND$1,000
2025The Scott and Nancy Atherton FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$500
2025JPMorgan Chase FoundationMATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT)$240
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

Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc?

Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc is funded by 56 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($7.4M), Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc ($2.8M), Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation ($1.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.7M 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 $7.4M across 14 grants (2020–2025).

How much grant funding has Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc received?

IRS 990 filings record $15.7M in grants to Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc across 200 grants from 56 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.

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