BLANK PARK ZOO FOUNDATION INC
DES MOINES, IA · Animal-Related
Mission
TO INSPIRE AN APPRECIATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND RECREATION.THE PRIMARY PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION ARE A) TO MANAGE THE BLANK PARK ZOO; B) TO SOLICIT, COLLECT AND PROVIDE FUNDS TO IMPROVE THE FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE ZOO; C) TO PROMOTE INTEREST AMONG THE GENERAL PUBLIC CONCERNING THE ZOO; D) TO IMPLEMENT AND ASSIST IN THE STUDY OF ZOOLOGICAL NATURAL HISTORY, ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND THE SCIENCE ALLIED THEREWITH; E) TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ZOO.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds BLANK PARK ZOO FOUNDATION INC
$5.2M in foundation grants on record from 19 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Blank Park Endowment | $1.9M | 4 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/A Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | $1.5M | 24 |
| Bravo Greater Des Moines | $850K | 4 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino | $740K | 6 |
| American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums | $216K | 3 |
| Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines | $176K | 3 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $49K | 4 |
| Variety - the Children'S Charity of Iowa | $37K | 2 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $22K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $13K | 2 |
Leadership
ANNE SHIMERDLA — CEO (Principal officer)
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