From public IRS filings
Chicago Zoological Society
BROOKFIELD, IL · Animal-Related
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Mission
To inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$108M
Total expenses
$78.4M
Total assets
$317.2M
Program expense ratio
80%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Chicago Zoological Society
$20M in foundation grants on record from 118 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Bramsen Charitable Foundation Dated November 30 2018 | $4M | 2 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $2.3M | 4 |
| Hamill Family Foundation | $2.3M | 12 |
| Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation | $1.7M | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $1.4M | 4 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $919K | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $793K | 4 |
| Caccomo Family Foundation C/O Martin Tish Neal Gerber & Eisenberg | $375K | 7 |
| Canning Foundation | $348K | 2 |
| Kipper Family Foundation | $346K | 3 |
Leadership
Michael J Adkesson — President and CEO (Principal officer)
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