Zoological Society of San Diego
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2023–2026
Total received
$16.8M
Foundation funders
134
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2023–2026
Who funds Zoological Society of San Diego?
Zoological Society of San Diego is funded by 134 grantmakers, led by The San Diego Foundation ($3.0M), The Conrad Prebys Foundation ($2.0M), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($1.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.8M in grants to Zoological Society of San Diego between 2023–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $290K (2026) to $8.6M (2024). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $290K.
What grants has Zoological Society of San Diego received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | MULTIPLE | $155,300 |
| 2026 | Rosso Family Foundation | OPERATIONS | $110,000 |
| 2026 | Martin and Ami Weiss Foundation | SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
| 2026 | Buck Family Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The San Diego Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,197,224 |
| 2025 | Everett and Rosemarie Brown Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $420,000 |
| 2025 | California Community Foundation | ANIMAL WELFARE | $300,000 |
| 2025 | The Ga Foster Legacy Foundation | CHARITABLE | $250,000 |
| 2025 | Kathryn Hattox Charitable Trust | General Support | $218,367 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $209,200 |
| 2025 | Revive & Restore | GRANT AWARD FROM BIOTECH FOR BIRDS PROGRAM TO ADVANCE TECHNIQUES TO FACILITATE THE GENETIC RESCUE OF ENDANGERED BIRDS. | $184,149 |
| 2025 | William E Cole Family Foundation Inc | FUNDS FOR DISCRETIONARY USE | $162,071 |
| 2025 | Belina Lee Lazzar Trust | GENERAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $147,710 |
| 2025 | W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr | AFRICAN ELEPHANT | $125,000 |
| 2025 | Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation | FUNDS FOR DISCRETIONARY USE | $110,000 |
| 2025 | T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | MULTIPLE | $80,000 |
| 2025 | McBETH FOUNDATION | ANIMAL CARE AND CONSERVATION | $80,000 |
| 2025 | Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | GENERAL | $79,078 |
| 2025 | Heller Foundation of San Diego | GENERAL OPERATING | $67,000 |
| 2025 | Center for Plant Conservation Inc | PLANT SPONSORSHIP PAYOUT & INSTITUTION WORK FOR SEED COLLECTION | $61,000 |
| 2025 | Sizwin ITP Foundation | GREATEST NEEDS FOR BIODIVERSITY BANKING AND FOR THE KENYA CONSERVATION INITIATIVE | $60,000 |
| 2025 | Rosso Family Foundation | OPERATIONS | $55,000 |
| 2025 | Menard Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Harriet E Pfleger Foundation | ELEPHANT BEHAVIORAL MONITORING PROGRAM | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Strauss Family Foundation | PROVIDE ASSISTANCEWITH ANIMAL CARE | $40,000 |
| 2025 | The David William Upham Foundation | TO PURCHASE TWO ELECTRIC CARTS FOR THE HORTICULTURE TEAM | $40,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $37,000 |
| 2025 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $35,000 |
| 2025 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | REINTRODUCING 'ALALA TO HAWAI'I ISLAND | $30,150 |
| 2025 | The Thursday Club San Diego California | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Zoological Society of San Diego?
Zoological Society of San Diego is funded by 134 grantmakers, led by The San Diego Foundation ($3.0M), The Conrad Prebys Foundation ($2.0M), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($1.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.8M in grants to Zoological Society of San Diego between 2023–2026.
Who is Zoological Society of San Diego's largest funder?
The San Diego Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Zoological Society of San Diego, with $3.0M across 3 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has Zoological Society of San Diego received?
IRS 990 filings record $16.8M in grants to Zoological Society of San Diego across 200 grants from 134 funders between 2023–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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