Valley Zoological Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$571K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
23
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Valley Zoological Society?
Valley Zoological Society is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Earl C Sams Foundation Inc ($171K), The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation ($142K), The Blackbaud Giving Fund ($89K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $571K in grants to Valley Zoological Society between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl C Sams Foundation Inc | $170,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation | $141,500 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $88,561 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | $41,742 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Brownsville Foundation for Health | $23,400 | 1 | 2025 |
| American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Inc | $19,797 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Summerlee Foundation | $13,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Rio Grande Valley Philanthropic Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Zoological Society of San Diego | $8,729 | 1 | 2023 |
| Pine Tree Conservation Society | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Rotary Club of Brownsville Sunrise Texas USA Inc | $931 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches Inc | $250 | 1 | 2019 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2019) to $322K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $58K.
What grants has Valley Zoological Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc | Mundo Huasteco y Totonaco project | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Brownsville Foundation for Health | SUPPORT WILDLIFE AND EDUCATION | $23,400 |
| 2025 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $6,798 |
| 2025 | Pine Tree Conservation Society | EXEMPT 501C3 FUNCTION | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Earl C Sams Foundation Inc | ZOOFARI 2024 & GENERAL SUPPORT | $170,500 |
| 2024 | The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation | Grant to purchase and prepare for use the Gladys Porter Zoo Conservation Cabin | $135,000 |
| 2024 | Rio Grande Valley Philanthropic Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $6,418 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $88,561 |
| 2023 | The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Zoological Society of San Diego | SUPPORT FOR INDIAN GHARIAL CONSERVATION WORK | $8,729 |
| 2023 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $6,267 |
| 2022 | American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Inc | ENDANGERED SPECIES COVID RELIEF | $12,605 |
| 2022 | The Summerlee Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| 2022 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $5,854 |
| 2021 | American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Inc | SEA TURTLE RESCUE | $7,192 |
| 2021 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $5,532 |
| 2021 | The Summerlee Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Rotary Club of Brownsville Sunrise Texas USA Inc | — | $931 |
| 2020 | The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation | General support for the Gladys Porter Zoo | $6,500 |
| 2020 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $5,439 |
| 2019 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. NO BENEFITS TO BE RECEIVED FROM THIS GRANT. | $5,434 |
| 2019 | The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches Inc | CONSERVATION & RESEARCH | $250 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Valley Zoological Society?
Valley Zoological Society is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Earl C Sams Foundation Inc ($171K), The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation ($142K), The Blackbaud Giving Fund ($89K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $571K in grants to Valley Zoological Society between 2019–2025.
Who is Valley Zoological Society's largest funder?
Earl C Sams Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Valley Zoological Society, with $171K across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Valley Zoological Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $571K in grants to Valley Zoological Society across 23 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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