What kinds of organizations does Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc support most often?

The recent record centers on zoological societies, species-focused conservation groups, land trusts, and conservation leadership organizations. Examples include repeated support for Lincoln Park Zoological Society, plus grants to World Parrot Trust, Sycamore Land Trust, and Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders.

Does the foundation make repeated grants to the same recipients?

Yes. Lincoln Park Zoological Society received $80,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Indiana Natural Resources Foundation also appears more than once, with awards of $15,087 and $11,587 in different years.

Which programs accept unsolicited submissions?

Two active programs are listed as accepting unsolicited submissions: The Indianapolis Prize, which includes the Emerging Conservationist Award, and Indianapolis Zoo Field Conservation Project Support Grants.

Where do most of the grants go geographically?

The giving is national, with all recent grants going to U.S. recipients. Indiana accounts for 24% of grants, and Hawaii is the top state by grant count.

Indianapolis Zoological Society

Name: Indianapolis Zoological Society — grants, 990 financials & funding data
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INDIANAPOLIS, INWebsite3176302040

About Indianapolis Zoological Society

The Indianapolis Zoological Society funds biodiversity conservation domestically and internationally, prioritizing species-focused protection, habitat and land-conservation partners, and capacity-building for conservation organizations. Grants skew toward established zoological societies and conservation nonprofits (both local Indiana groups and global species programs), indicating a mix of institutional support and targeted species/habitat interventions. Their giving reflects practical conservation outcomes—species recovery, protected lands, and professional development—rather than general education or research grants.

Focus Areas

Support for zoological societies and zoo-led conservation programs (e.g., Lincoln Park, Oklahoma Zoo)Species-specific conservation (marine turtles, parrots, cheetahs, sturgeon/paddlefish)Regional land and habitat conservation in Indiana and the Midwest (Sycamore Land Trust, IN Natural Resources Foundation, The Nature Conservancy in Indiana)Global field conservation partnerships and rapid-response species protection (WIDECAST, RE WILD, Global Wildlife Conservation)Conservation capacity and leadership development (Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders, training/support grants)

Who They Fund

About Indianapolis Zoological Society

Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc channels its grantmaking into biodiversity conservation, with a clear preference for species-focused protection and conservation capacity. Its largest recent awards went to Lincoln Park Zoological Society, which received $80,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for conservation work, showing a repeated commitment to an established zoological partner. The same pattern appears in other zoo-linked and conservation organizations, including WIDECAST at $50,000 and Re:wild at $45,000, both in 2024. The foundation’s portfolio also reaches into targeted species work and habitat protection. Recent grants supported World Parrot Trust at $35,000, North American Sturgeon and Paddlefish Society at $20,000, and Turtle Survival Alliance at $18,000. Alongside those species programs, the foundation backs land and ecosystem conservation through groups such as Sycamore Land Trust and The Nature Conservancy in Indiana. Its grantmaking includes both domestic and international conservation efforts, but the recurring thread is practical support for organizations working on species recovery, habitat protection, and conservation leadership.

What Indianapolis Zoological Society Funds

Species conservation is a major theme in the foundation’s giving. It awarded $35,000 to World Parrot Trust for conservation, $20,000 to North American Sturgeon and Paddlefish Society for conservation, and $18,000 to Turtle Survival Alliance for support. Those grants point to a preference for organizations working directly with priority wildlife groups. The foundation also supports land and habitat protection. It gave $23,000 to Sycamore Land Trust and $10,000 to The Nature Conservancy in Indiana, both for conservation, along with $15,087 and $11,587 to Indiana Natural Resources Foundation in separate years. Capacity-building appears as another thread: Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders received $10,000 in 2025 for conservation, indicating support for professional development in the field. Zoo-linked institutions are another consistent part of the portfolio. Oklahoma Zoological Society received $15,000 for conservation, while Lincoln Park Zoological Society received repeated $80,000 awards.

How Indianapolis Zoological Society Gives

Typical grants cluster in the mid-five-figure range: the 25th percentile is $11,587, the median is $15,000, and the 75th percentile is $35,000. The recent record shows repeat support to the same grantees across multiple years, including Lincoln Park Zoological Society and Indiana Natural Resources Foundation, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-off awards. The foundation’s active programs include the Indianapolis Prize and Indianapolis Zoo Field Conservation Project Support Grants. Both are listed as accepting unsolicited submissions.

Financial Snapshot

Annual Giving

$153K

Total Assets

$245.4M

Total Revenue

$57.7M

Total Expenses

$44.4M

Typical Grant Size

Most grants fall between $12K and $35K, with a median of $15K.

25th Percentile

$12K

Median

$15K

75th Percentile

$35K

Geographic Reach

National15 states funded

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Recipient	Location	Amount	Year	Purpose
Lincoln Park Zoological Society	Chicago, IL	$80,000	2025	CONSERVATION
University of Colorado	Denver, CO	$25,000	2025	CONSERVATION
Sycamore Land Trust	Bloomington, IN	$23,000	2025	CONSERVATION
University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Greensboro, NC	$15,000	2025	CONSERVATION
Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders	San Francisco, CA	$10,000	2025	CONSERVATION
LINCOLN PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY	CHICAGO, IL	$80,000	2024	CONSERVATION
WIDECAST	GODFREY, IL	$50,000	2024	CONSERVATION
RE WILD	AUSTIN, TX	$45,000	2024	CONSERVATION
WORLD PARROT TRUST	TRAVELERS REST, SC	$35,000	2024	CONSERVATION
NORTH AMERICAN STURGEON AND PADDLEFISH SOCIETY	BOZEMAN, MT	$20,000	2024	CONSERVATION
OKLAHOMA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY	OKLAHOMA CITY, OK	$15,000	2024	CONSERVATION
SOUTHERN CONSERVATION PARTNERS	ATLANTA, GA	$12,500	2024	CONSERVATION
IOWA BIRD REHABILITATION	DES MOINES, IA	$12,500	2024	CONSERVATION
INDIANA NATURAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION	INDIANAPOLIS, IN	$11,587	2024	CONSERVATION
NATIONAL TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN	LAWAI, HI	$10,000	2024	CONSERVATION
SIDEKICK FOUNDATION INC	CARMEL, IN	$8,856	2024	CONSERVATION
LINCOLN PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY	CHICAGO, IL	$80,000	2023	CONSERVATION
GLOBAL WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	AUSTIN, TX	$41,216	2023	CONSERVATION
CHICAGO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY	GLENCOE, IL	$20,000	2023	CONSERVATION
TURTLE SURVIVAL ALLIANCE	CHARLESTON, SC	$18,000	2023	SUPPORT
INDIANA NATURAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION	INDIANAPOLIS, IN	$15,087	2023	CONSERVATION
CHEETAH CONSERVATION FUND	ALEXANDRIA, VA	$15,000	2023	SUPPORT
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY	BRONX, NY	$15,000	2023	SUPPORT
RESERVA THE YOUTH LAD TRUST INC	WASHINGTON, DC	$10,000	2023	SUPPORT
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY IN INDIANA	INDIANAPOLIS, IN	$10,000	2023	CONSERVATION
SIDEKICK FOUNDATION	CARMEL, IN	$8,491	2023	CONSERVATION

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Which programs accept unsolicited submissions?

Where do most of the grants go geographically?

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