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Who funds Lincoln Children's Zoo?

Lincoln, Nebraska

7 private foundations reported grants to Lincoln Children's Zoo in Lincoln, Nebraska totaling $139,050 across 7 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation, with $75,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund Lincoln Children's Zoo

All 7 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation
Nebraska · 2024
Giraffe complex1$75,000
Rogers Foundation
Nebraska · 2025 · accepts applications
Charitable purpose1$50,000
Donlan Foundation
Kansas · 2025
Operating fund for community funds1$5,000
James Stuart III Family Foundation
Nebraska · 2025 · accepts applications
Charitable1$5,000
Bettenhausen Family Foundation
Nebraska · 2024 · accepts applications
General purpose1$3,000
The Schmieding Foundation
Arkansas · 2025 · accepts applications
Various1$1,000
Spreetail Foundation
Nebraska · 2024
Donation Match1$50

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

Using this list

A foundation that already gives to Lincoln Children's Zoo gives in its field and region, so the list doubles as a prospect list for similar organizations in Lincoln. Open a foundation to see its application rules, typical grant and every other grant it paid.

Questions people ask

Who funds Lincoln Children's Zoo?

The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation, Rogers Foundation, Donlan Foundation, James Stuart III Family Foundation and Bettenhausen Family Foundation, and 2 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Lincoln Children's Zoo get from foundations?

$139,050 in 7 reported grants from 7 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

Rogers Foundation, James Stuart III Family Foundation, Bettenhausen Family Foundation and The Schmieding Foundation say in their filings that they accept applications.

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