Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$4.9M
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
62
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc?
Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Zoological Society of Buffalo Foundation Inc ($3.0M), Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc ($1.4M), 716 Foundation Inc ($181K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.9M in grants to Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoological Society of Buffalo Foundation Inc | $3,005,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | $1,405,001 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| 716 Foundation Inc | $181,265 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Inc | $161,865 | 1 | 2022 |
| Cullen Foundation of Western New York | $37,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Donald Macdavid Charitable Tr PF | $34,197 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Cullen Foundation | $23,408 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Independent Health Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Buffalo Renaissance Foundation Inc | $14,260 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Viyu Foundation | $12,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $11,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Ferguson Electric Foundation | $10,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Bryce Family Foundation | $7,000 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| The Re Corr Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc | $3,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Carol J Adragna | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Equitable Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Baird Foundation | $400 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Simple Gifts Fund | $300 | 1 | 2025 |
| The RME Foundation Inc | $300 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Baker Hughes Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2020 |
| Verizon Foundation | $188 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $273K (2025) to $1.1M (2020). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $273K.
What grants has Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Zoological Society of Buffalo Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $240,000 |
| 2025 | Buffalo Renaissance Foundation Inc | GRANT | $14,260 |
| 2025 | Donald Macdavid Charitable Tr PF | EDUCATION | $5,798 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,750 |
| 2025 | The Viyu Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Ferguson Electric Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Simple Gifts Fund | GENERAL FUND | $300 |
| 2025 | The RME Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $100 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | $330,680 |
| 2024 | Zoological Society of Buffalo Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $220,000 |
| 2024 | 716 Foundation Inc | PROVIDE FREE ADMISSION TICKETS TO MINORITY, AT RISK, UNDERPRIVILEGED, OR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN TO THE ZOO. ALSO SUPPORTED RENOVATION OF THE BISON EXHIBIT. | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Cullen Foundation of Western New York | PROGRAM FUNDS: LIFE SCIENCE CAREER LAB FOR HS STUDENTS | $17,000 |
| 2024 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,750 |
| 2024 | Donald Macdavid Charitable Tr PF | EDUCATION | $5,370 |
| 2024 | The Viyu Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Ferguson Electric Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The RME Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $100 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | $335,310 |
| 2023 | Zoological Society of Buffalo Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $190,000 |
| 2023 | 716 Foundation Inc | PROVIDE FREE ADMISSION TICKETS TO MINORITY, AT RISK, UNDERPRIVILEGED, OR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN TO THE ZOO. ALSO SUPPORTED RENOVATION OF THE BISON EXHIBIT. | $51,265 |
| 2023 | Cullen Foundation of Western New York | PROGRAM SUPPORT: LIFE SCIENCE CAREER LAB PRGM | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Independent Health Foundation | FIRST NIGHT (ZOO ADMISSION FOR PARTY PACKS) | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Donald Macdavid Charitable Tr PF | EDUCATION | $5,538 |
| 2023 | Ferguson Electric Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
| 2023 | The Viyu Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
| 2023 | The Carol J Adragna | GENERAL - UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Baird Foundation | Unrestricted | $100 |
| 2023 | The RME Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $100 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE; LITTLE EXPLORER PROGRAM; OPERATIONAL SUPPORT; IN MEMORY OF | $421,288 |
| 2022 | Zoological Society of Buffalo Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 62 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc?
Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Zoological Society of Buffalo Foundation Inc ($3.0M), Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc ($1.4M), 716 Foundation Inc ($181K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.9M in grants to Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc's largest funder?
Zoological Society of Buffalo Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc, with $3.0M across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.9M in grants to Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc across 62 grants from 22 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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