Nashville Zoo Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Nashville, Tennessee · EIN 62-1411210
- Tennessee
- Nashville
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Tennessee
- Total giving
- $1.1MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $210MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
IN FULFILLMENT OF OUR MISSION TO INSPIRE A CULTURE OF UNDERSTANDING AND DISCOVERY OF OUR NATURAL WORLD THROUGH CONSERVATION, INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP, OUR GOAL IS TO BUILD A FIRST CLASS ZOO FOR MIDDLE TENNESSEE AND TO DEVELOP A FACILITY THAT IS RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN ANIMAL CARE AND GLOBAL CONSERVATION WITH STRONG COMMUNITY VALUE IN MIND. WE STRIVE TO BE THE BEST AT CREATING UNIQUE DESIGNS AND INNOVATIVE ARCHITECTURE AND HORTICULTURAL COMPONENTS TO ENHANCE EXHIBITS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ANIMALS, OUR VISITORS AND THE ZOOLOGICAL COMMUNITY.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Conservation Society | $75K | 2024 |
| Save Giraffes Now | $56K | 2024 |
| International Rhino Foundation | $50K | 2024 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | $25K | 2024 |
| Association of Zoos and Aquariums | $17K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.nashvillezoo.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.