Zoological Society of Philadelphia
Grantmaking foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-1352298
- Total giving
- $370KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $140MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
AT PHILADELPHIA ZOO, OUR MISSION IS TO FLOURISH AS AN URBAN OASIS, WHERE PEOPLE AND ANIMALS THRIVE, TRANSFORMATIONAL MEMORIES ARE MADE, AND OUR PASSION FOR CONSERVATION SAVES WILDLIFE (SEE SCHEDULE O).GUIDED BY A THREE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN, THE ZOO IS SEEKING TO BOTH STRENGTHEN AND DIVERSIFY REVENUE LINES IN ORDER TO SUSTAIN ITS HISTORIC CAMPUS AND PROTECT ITS PRECIOUS ANIMAL COLLECTION. THE ZOO SEEKS TO BE IMPACTFUL THROUGH 6 IMPACT AREAS: AMAZING ANIMALS, TRANSFORMATIONAL MEMORIES, CONNECTED SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION COMMUNITIES, INNOVATIVE LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT, UNITED TEAM AND CULTURE AND STRATEGIC FINANCIAL GROWTH.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Council of Contributors | $70K | 2024 |
| New Nature Foundation | $50K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.philadelphiazoo.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.