San Antonio Zoological Society

San Antonio, TX ·EIN 74-1323695 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings

$8.8M received 47 funders 124 grants · 2020–2025

Who funds San Antonio Zoological Society?

San Antonio Zoological Society is funded by 47 grantmakers, led by Ksl Family Foundation ($2.0M), Mays Family Foundation ($1.1M), San Antonio Area Foundation ($919K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.8M in grants to San Antonio Zoological Society between 2020–2025.

FunderTotal givenGrantsYears
Ksl Family Foundation$1,999,99912024
Mays Family Foundation$1,050,00022024
San Antonio Area Foundation$918,79552020–2024
Greater Houston Community Foundation$588,01052020–2024
The Carroll and Marguerite Wheeler$550,00012022
National Philanthropic Trust$501,50042021–2024
Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation$500,00062020–2024
John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust$450,00022023–2024
Betty Stieren Kelso Foundation$350,00042021–2024
Rugeley Ferguson Foundation$327,00052020–2024
Elma Dill Russell Spencer Foundation$200,00032022–2024
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program$160,50042021–2024
Adam R Scripps Foundation$150,00012024
Roger L and Laura D Zeller Charitable Foundation$148,75052020–2024
The Ayco Charitable Foundation$120,50032021–2023
Charities Aid Foundation America$80,00022023–2024
Harvey E Najim Charitable$80,00042021–2024
Pryor Myra Stafford Char Tr F0030100$75,00052020–2024
Winn Family Foundation$72,00032020–2024
Union Pacific Foundation$55,00042020–2024
The Robert P and Mariana R Scripps$50,00022024
Community Foundation of North Texas (tax$50,00032023–2024
Building Bridge Foundation$50,00012020
Muriel F Siebert Foundation Inc$45,00032022–2024
Marcia & Otto Koehler Foundation$30,00022022–2024

Showing top 25 of 47 funders by total given.

What grants has San Antonio Zoological Society received?

Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first

YearFunderPurposeAmount
2025Rochester Area Community FoundationANIMALS$10,000
2025Harris K & Lois G Oppenheimer FoundationUNRESTRICTED$5,000
2025Charles Henry Smith Sr FoundationCONTRIBUTION TO HELP INSPIRE PEOPLE TO LOVE, ENGAGE, ACT AND PROTECT ANIMALS AND THE PLACES THEY LIVE THROUGH ANIMCAL CARE, EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION.$3,000
2025The Marshall Steves FoundationCHARITABLE$1,000
2024Ksl Family FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT$1,999,999
2024Mays Family FoundationGENERAL$1,000,000
2024Greater Houston Community FoundationENVIRONMENTAL$502,500
2024National Philanthropic TrustENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS$255,000
2024John R & Greli N Less Charitable TrustCHARITABLE GRANT$250,000
2024San Antonio Area FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT$206,716
2024Adam R Scripps FoundationGeneral Operations$150,000
2024Elma Dill Russell Spencer FoundationZOO ADMISSION AND EDUCATION ENCOUNTERS FOR UNDER-SERVED STUDENTS THAT ATTEND TITLE 1 SCHOOLS$100,000
2024Betty Stieren Kelso FoundationCHARITABLE$100,000
2024Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE$60,000
2024Mays Family FoundationGENERAL$50,000
2024Charities Aid Foundation AmericaCHARITABLE DONATION$40,000
2024The Robert P and Mariana R ScrippsGENERAL OPERATIONS$25,000
2024The Robert P and Mariana R ScrippsGENERATION ZOO-CONGO FALLS$25,000
2024Roger L and Laura D Zeller Charitable FoundationCHARITABLE$20,000
2024Community Foundation of North Texas (taxFOR OPERATIONAL COSTS AS REQUESTED BY CARTER ENGLISH$20,000
2024Harvey E Najim CharitableASSIST CHILDREN$20,000
2024Pryor Myra Stafford Char Tr F0030100UNRESTRICTED GRANT$15,000
2024Rugeley Ferguson FoundationUNRESTRICTED GRANT$11,000
2024Muriel F Siebert Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT$10,000
2024Cabrerizo Family Foundation IncNature Restoration & Preservation$10,000
2024Marcia & Otto Koehler FoundationSUPPORT TITLE I SCHOOL$10,000
2024Union Pacific FoundationPROTECTION/ PRESERVATION OF LIVING CREATURES$10,000
2024Nancy Smith Hurd FoundationTO HONOR MARK THORNTON, A NANCY SMITH HURD FOUNDATION TRUSTEE TO BE USED FOR CENTER FOR CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH$10,000
2024Community Foundation of North Texas (taxFOR OPERATIONAL COSTS AS REQUESTED BY CARTER ENGLISH$10,000
2024Harris K & Lois G Oppenheimer FoundationUNRESTRICTED$5,000

Showing 30 most recent of 124 recorded grants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds San Antonio Zoological Society?

San Antonio Zoological Society is funded by 47 grantmakers, led by Ksl Family Foundation ($2.0M), Mays Family Foundation ($1.1M), San Antonio Area Foundation ($919K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.8M in grants to San Antonio Zoological Society between 2020–2025.

Who is San Antonio Zoological Society's largest funder?

Ksl Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of San Antonio Zoological Society, with $2.0M across 1 grant (2024).

How much grant funding has San Antonio Zoological Society received?

IRS 990 filings record $8.8M in grants to San Antonio Zoological Society across 124 grants from 47 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.

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