Point Defiance Zoological Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$3.0M
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
51
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Point Defiance Zoological Society?
Point Defiance Zoological Society is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Helen Mull Foundation ($2.1M), Woodland Park Zoological Society ($317K), Greater Tacoma Community Foundation ($272K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to Point Defiance Zoological Society between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Mull Foundation | $2,135,851 | 6 | 2021–2026 |
| Woodland Park Zoological Society | $316,601 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Greater Tacoma Community Foundation | $271,718 | 15 | 2020–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $113,500 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Nashville Zoo Inc | $40,000 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| Woodworth Family Foundation | $35,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Wm Kilworth Fdn TW | $20,000 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| June & Julian Foss Foundation | $15,000 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Glaser Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Russell Family Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Fuchsg & M Fdn Tai | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Ruth Anderson Wheeler & Henry O Wheeler Chari | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Orcas Island Community Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Dimmer Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Youell Family Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Beardsley Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Titus-Will Families Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $950 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2019) to $633K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $383K.
What grants has Point Defiance Zoological Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Helen Mull Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $383,411 |
| 2025 | Helen Mull Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $338,071 |
| 2025 | Fuchsg & M Fdn Tai | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2025 | June & Julian Foss Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Wm Kilworth Fdn TW | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Helen Mull Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $304,389 |
| 2024 | Greater Tacoma Community Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT, PROGRAM SUPPORT | $74,414 |
| 2024 | Woodland Park Zoological Society | EMPATHY CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT PROGRAM | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | June & Julian Foss Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Ruth Anderson Wheeler & Henry O Wheeler Chari | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Dimmer Family Foundation | GENERAL | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Youell Family Foundation | OPERATING EXPENSE | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Beardsley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Titus-Will Families Foundation | SUPPORT OF ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Helen Mull Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $405,556 |
| 2023 | Greater Tacoma Community Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT, PROGRAM SUPPORT | $49,386 |
| 2023 | Wm Kilworth Fdn TW | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Helen Mull Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $367,384 |
| 2022 | Woodland Park Zoological Society | ADVANCING EMPATHY GRANTS | $176,488 |
| 2022 | Greater Tacoma Community Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT, PROGRAM SUPPORT | $51,161 |
| 2022 | Woodworth Family Foundation | PACIFIC SEAS AQUARIUM | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Nashville Zoo Inc | TO SUPPORT CLOUDED LEOPARDS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $8,000 |
| 2022 | Orcas Island Community Foundation | VARIOUS PURPOSES AS APPROVED BY OICF BOARD | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Helen Mull Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $337,040 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $105,500 |
| 2021 | Woodland Park Zoological Society | ADVANCING EMPATHY PROGRAM | $80,113 |
| 2021 | Greater Tacoma Community Foundation | CAPITAL SUPPORT, OPERATING SUPPORT, PROGRAM SUPPORT | $54,498 |
| 2021 | Woodworth Family Foundation | PACIFIC SEAS AQUARIUM | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 51 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Point Defiance Zoological Society?
Point Defiance Zoological Society is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Helen Mull Foundation ($2.1M), Woodland Park Zoological Society ($317K), Greater Tacoma Community Foundation ($272K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to Point Defiance Zoological Society between 2019–2026.
Who is Point Defiance Zoological Society's largest funder?
Helen Mull Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Point Defiance Zoological Society, with $2.1M across 6 grants (2021–2026).
How much grant funding has Point Defiance Zoological Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to Point Defiance Zoological Society across 51 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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