Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$6.7M
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
18
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium?
Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc ($4.1M), SFS Foundation ($2.0M), National Philanthropic Trust ($325K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.7M in grants to Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | $4,063,712 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| SFS Foundation | $2,000,400 | 1 | 2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $325,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Avera Health | $115,000 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| Sanford Group Return | $102,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Sheldon F Reese Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $10,800 | 1 | 2023 |
| First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | $9,676 | 1 | 2024 |
| Van Buskirk Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $269K (2024) to $2.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $2.6M.
What grants has Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SFS Foundation | WE CAN'T WAIT CAMPAIGN | $2,000,400 |
| 2025 | Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT, CAMPAIGN SUPPORT, BUTTERFLY HOUSE | $488,689 |
| 2025 | Avera Health | Donation | $55,000 |
| 2025 | Sheldon F Reese Foundation | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | BUTTERFLY HOUSE & AQUARIUM, GENERAL SUPPORT | $253,918 |
| 2024 | First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | General Operating Support | $9,676 |
| 2024 | Van Buskirk Family Foundation | DONATION | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT, LIONS PROJECT, CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS | $419,079 |
| 2023 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | EAGLE NESTING SURVEYS | $10,800 |
| 2022 | Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT, PROGRAM SUPPORT | $430,546 |
| 2022 | Avera Health | Sponsorship | $60,000 |
| 2021 | Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | LIONS COMMITMENTS, BLACK BEAR EXHIBIT, GENERAL SUPPORT | $425,364 |
| 2021 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $200,000 |
| 2021 | Sanford Group Return | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $37,500 |
| 2020 | Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT, LIONS | $175,383 |
| 2020 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $125,000 |
| 2020 | Sanford Group Return | Yearly donation support for the Great Plains Zoo | $65,000 |
| 2019 | Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT, CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS | $1,870,733 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium?
Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc ($4.1M), SFS Foundation ($2.0M), National Philanthropic Trust ($325K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.7M in grants to Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium between 2019–2025.
Who is Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium's largest funder?
Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium, with $4.1M across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium received?
IRS 990 filings record $6.7M in grants to Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium across 18 grants from 9 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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