Minnesota Zoo Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Apple Valley, Minnesota · EIN 51-0147653
- Minnesota
- Apple Valley
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Minnesota
- Total giving
- $6.4MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $19MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION RAISES CONTRIBUTED INCOME AND SUPPORTS CONSERVATION AND ANIMAL CARE PROGRAMS ON BEHALF OF THE MINNESOTA ZOO. THE MISSION OF THE MINNESOTA ZOO IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE, ANIMALS, AND THE NATURAL WORLD TO SAVE WILDLIFE.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Zoo | $8M | 2021 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | $250K | 2021 |
| Woodland Park Zoo | $10K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.mnzoo.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.