Lincoln Park Zoological Society

Chicago, IL ·EIN 36-2512404 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings

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$17.6M received 68 funders 200 grants · 2021–2025

Who funds Lincoln Park Zoological Society?

Lincoln Park Zoological Society is funded by 68 grantmakers, led by Walter Family Foundation Inc ($5.3M), American Association of ($3.2M), Walder Foundation ($1.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $17.6M in grants to Lincoln Park Zoological Society between 2021–2025.

FunderTotal givenGrantsYears
Walter Family Foundation Inc$5,300,00042021–2024
American Association of$3,162,47952022–2024
Walder Foundation$1,299,99162022–2024
The Chicago Community Trust$1,017,38842021–2024
Arcus Foundation$689,04272022–2024
National Philanthropic Trust$603,53042021–2024
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund$533,12542021–2024
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program$530,37542021–2024
The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund$440,00052022–2024
Kovler Family Foundation$394,56222021–2023
Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc$320,00042021–2024
Chauncey and Marion D Mccormick$300,00052021–2025
John D and Catherine T Macarthur$264,89562021–2024
Fredericka Meyer Charitable Trust$264,00042021–2024
The Brinson Foundation$244,00042021–2024
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan$168,23542021–2024
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial$160,00072022–2024
Cornell University$155,61022021–2022
Fulk Family Foundation Inc$150,00022021–2023
Beatrice P Delany Char Tr Xxxxx7003$130,00032022–2024
The Buchanan Family Foundation$130,00042022–2024
John R Halligan Charitable Fund$110,00032022–2024
Shure Charitable Trust Created Uw of$100,00032022–2024
Glasser and Rosenthal Family Foundation$100,00012021
Dr Scholl Foundation$90,00032022–2024

Showing top 25 of 68 funders by total given.

What grants has Lincoln Park Zoological Society received?

Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first

YearFunderPurposeAmount
2025Chauncey and Marion D MccormickENVIRONMENTAL$50,000
2024Walter Family Foundation IncTO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE BY PROVIDING A FREE, FAMILY-ORIENTED WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE IN THE HEART OF CHICAGO AND BY ADVANCING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF ANIMAL CARE, EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION$1,450,000
2024American Association ofPOPULATION MANAGEMENT CENTER$618,598
2024American Association ofPOPULATION MANAGEMENT CENTER$618,598
2024Walder FoundationGlobal expansion of Chicago-led urban biodiversity research and conservation network$482,709
2024The Chicago Community TrustGeneral support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes$348,178
2024Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE$190,250
2024Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy FundENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION$156,250
2024The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift FundCOMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS$110,000
2024Arcus FoundationSUPPORT FOR WILDLIFE AND LOCAL GROUPS IMPACTED BY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND UNDERSTANDING THE CONSERVATION AND TOURISM CONNECTION.$110,000
2024Walder FoundationMaximizing the health and biodiversity benefits of Chicago's community gardens$100,000
2024Walder FoundationBatTracker: Community-driven research to monitor bats and connect Chicago residents to nature$100,000
2024Indianapolis Zoological Society IncCONSERVATION$80,000
2024Arcus FoundationSUPPORT TO LEVERAGE THE CHIMPCARE TOOL TO ENHANCE CHIMPANZEE WELFARE.$75,000
2024Fredericka Meyer Charitable TrustTO FURTHER THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION$71,000
2024The Brinson FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND PDTA$62,800
2024The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift FundSUPPORT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS$55,000
2024National Philanthropic TrustENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS$53,750
2024John D and Catherine T MacarthurIN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS$50,000
2024Beatrice P Delany Char Tr Xxxxx7003GENERAL$50,000
2024Chauncey and Marion D MccormickENVIRONMENTAL$50,000
2024John R Halligan Charitable FundUNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY$40,000
2024Jewish Federation of MetropolitanGRANTS FROM DONOR ADVISED FUNDS- OPERATING SUPPORT$31,790
2024The Buchanan Family FoundationGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL.$30,000
2024Dr Scholl FoundationResearch internship program$30,000
2024The Buchanan Family FoundationGENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL.$30,000
2024ImpactassetsincGENERAL SUPPORT$27,104
2024Reid Park Zoological SocietySUPPORT ELEPHANT CONSERVATION$25,750
2024Arie and Ida Crown MemorialGENERAL OPERATING$25,000
2024Ernst & Young FoundationDONOR ADVISED FUND$25,000

Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Lincoln Park Zoological Society?

Lincoln Park Zoological Society is funded by 68 grantmakers, led by Walter Family Foundation Inc ($5.3M), American Association of ($3.2M), Walder Foundation ($1.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $17.6M in grants to Lincoln Park Zoological Society between 2021–2025.

Who is Lincoln Park Zoological Society's largest funder?

Walter Family Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Lincoln Park Zoological Society, with $5.3M across 4 grants (2021–2024).

How much grant funding has Lincoln Park Zoological Society received?

IRS 990 filings record $17.6M in grants to Lincoln Park Zoological Society across 200 grants from 68 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.

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