Virginia Zoological Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.3M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
35
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Virginia Zoological Society?
Virginia Zoological Society is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation ($833K), Hampton Roads Community Foundation ($651K), National Philanthropic Trust ($400K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Virginia Zoological Society between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation | $833,333 | 1 | 2024 |
| Hampton Roads Community Foundation | $651,091 | 17 | 2019–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $400,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall | $130,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Townebank Foundation | $90,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Beazley Foundation Incorporated | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Shearwater Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Edwin S Webster Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| The Southeast Virginia Community Foundation | $12,000 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2022) to $1.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $350K.
What grants has Virginia Zoological Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $350,000 |
| 2024 | Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation | Further Donee's charitable purpose | $833,333 |
| 2024 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | EDUCATION | $415,742 |
| 2024 | Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT. | $130,000 |
| 2024 | Beazley Foundation Incorporated | GRANT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Townebank Foundation | GEN. CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | EDVENTURE & EXPLORATION CAMPUS | $50,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Shearwater Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | FACILITIES | $110,000 |
| 2023 | The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation | SUPPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE GREENING WORLD PROJECT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Southeast Virginia Community Foundation | EDUCATION | $12,000 |
| 2023 | Edwin S Webster Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Shearwater Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | EDUCATION | $16,000 |
| 2022 | Shearwater Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Townebank Foundation | GEN. CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | FOOD FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS - VIRGINIA ZOO WELLNESS CAMPUS GARDEN BOXES | $6,500 |
| 2021 | Shearwater Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | CONSULTING SVC | $40,000 |
| 2020 | Townebank Foundation | GEN. CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT | $17,286 |
| 2020 | Shearwater Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Edwin S Webster Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | SUPPORT, UNSPECIFIED | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | SUPPORT, UNSPECIFIED | $2,500 |
| 2020 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | SUPPORT, UNSPECIFIED | $2,000 |
| 2020 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | CONSULTING SVC | $27 |
Showing 30 most recent of 35 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Virginia Zoological Society?
Virginia Zoological Society is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation ($833K), Hampton Roads Community Foundation ($651K), National Philanthropic Trust ($400K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Virginia Zoological Society between 2019–2025.
Who is Virginia Zoological Society's largest funder?
Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Virginia Zoological Society, with $833K across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Virginia Zoological Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Virginia Zoological Society across 35 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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