Blank Park Zoo Foundation
DES MOINES, IA · Animal-Related
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Blank Park Zoo Foundation has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
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
$8.1M in foundation grants on record from 35 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| John Ruan Foundation Trust | $2M | 3 |
| 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 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $214K | 5 |
| Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines | $176K | 3 |
| Deb & Bob Pulver Foundation | $150K | 1 |
| Gartner Family Foundation % Michael G Gartner | $50K | 1 |
Leadership
ANNE SHIMERDLA — CEO (Principal officer)
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