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Who funds The Zoo Society?

Tacoma, Washington

6 private foundations reported grants to The Zoo Society in Tacoma, Washington totaling $52,365 across 6 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was James M Lea Foundation, with $30,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund The Zoo Society

All 6 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
James M Lea Foundation
Washington · 2023
To support low lncome school scholarships.1$30,000
The Norcliffe Foundation
Washington · 2024 · accepts applications
Youth volunteer program (yvp)1$10,000
David Fogg Family Foundation
Washington · 2025
To support the promotion and practice of effective conservation on behalf of wildlife1$4,500
Mercer Family Foundation
Washington · 2024
Financial support for tacoma zoo and aquarium1$4,000
Hyde Family Foundation
Washington · 2024
Help animals1$3,000
Amazonsmile Foundation
Washington · 2023
General support1$865

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

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Questions people ask

Who funds The Zoo Society?

James M Lea Foundation, The Norcliffe Foundation, David Fogg Family Foundation, Mercer Family Foundation and Hyde Family Foundation, and 1 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does The Zoo Society get from foundations?

$52,365 in 6 reported grants from 6 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

The Norcliffe Foundation says in their filings that they accept applications.

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