Potter Park Zoological Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.7M
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
39
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Potter Park Zoological Society?
Potter Park Zoological Society is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Dart Foundation ($505K), Delta Dental Plan of Michigan Inc ($500K), Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Potter Park Zoological Society between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dart Foundation | $504,650 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Delta Dental Plan of Michigan Inc | $500,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn | $200,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Bartsch Memorial Trust XXXXX9004 | $175,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Capital Region Community Foundation | $117,065 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| McLaren Greater Lansing | $60,000 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| Consumers Energy Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Geoinge Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Dart Energy Foundation Inc | $17,740 | 1 | 2022 |
| Arts Council of Greater Lansing | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Greater Lansing Destination Development | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Joe D Pentecost Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Re Olds Foundation | $7,390 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Lansing Area Community Trust Fund | $7,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Red Oak Foundation Inc | $6,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Greater Lansing Foundation | $4,400 | 1 | 2019 |
| Yeo & Yeo Foundation | $4,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Louis Berkowitz Family Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Dr William F and Mabel E Nill Foundation Inc | $250 | 1 | 2024 |
| Floyd B & Helen M Thormann Foundation Inc | $250 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Seligman Family Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2020 |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | $50 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $679K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $68K.
What grants has Potter Park Zoological Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bartsch Memorial Trust XXXXX9004 | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2025 | McLaren Greater Lansing | WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Arts Council of Greater Lansing | ARTS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Geoinge Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Joe D Pentecost Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Red Oak Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Yeo & Yeo Foundation | Operating | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn | MATCHING GRANT FOR MOOSE | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Bartsch Memorial Trust XXXXX9004 | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2024 | McLaren Greater Lansing | WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Geoinge Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Lansing Destination Development | GRANT FOR A NEW ENTRANCE SIGN | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Red Oak Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Yeo & Yeo Foundation | Operating | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Dr William F and Mabel E Nill Foundation Inc | ENSURE HEALTH OF ANIMALS AT THE ZOO AND PROVIDE ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS | $250 |
| 2024 | Floyd B & Helen M Thormann Foundation Inc | ENSURE HEALTH OF ANIMALS AT THE ZOO AND PROVIDE ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS | $250 |
| 2024 | Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50 |
| 2023 | Dart Foundation | New veterinary facility. | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Bartsch Memorial Trust XXXXX9004 | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Capital Region Community Foundation | FIELD OF INTEREST | $15,000 |
| 2023 | McLaren Greater Lansing | WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Re Olds Foundation | 3 MANIKINS | $4,600 |
| 2022 | Delta Dental Plan of Michigan Inc | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR ON-SITE VETERINARY HOSPITAL | $500,000 |
| 2022 | Capital Region Community Foundation | IMPACT GRANT | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Consumers Energy Foundation | POTTER PARK ZOO - ANIMAL HEALTH FACILITY | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Bartsch Memorial Trust XXXXX9004 | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Dart Energy Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,740 |
| 2022 | McLaren Greater Lansing | WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Louis Berkowitz Family Foundation Inc | FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Bartsch Memorial Trust XXXXX9004 | GENERAL | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 39 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Potter Park Zoological Society?
Potter Park Zoological Society is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Dart Foundation ($505K), Delta Dental Plan of Michigan Inc ($500K), Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Potter Park Zoological Society between 2019–2025.
Who is Potter Park Zoological Society's largest funder?
Dart Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Potter Park Zoological Society, with $505K across 2 grants (2020–2023).
How much grant funding has Potter Park Zoological Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Potter Park Zoological Society across 39 grants from 22 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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