From public IRS filings
John Ball Zoo
GRAND RAPIDS, MI · Animal-Related
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Mission
INSPIRING OUR COMMUNITY TO BE ENGAGED IN CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE AND OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$37.3M
Total expenses
$33.8M
Total assets
$35.9M
Program expense ratio
89%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds John Ball Zoo
$9.4M in foundation grants on record from 51 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Bill and Bea Idema Foundation | $3.6M | 2 |
| Peter and Joan Secchia Family | $2M | 1 |
| David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation | $755K | 2 |
| River City Foundation | $606K | 4 |
| Eileen Devries Family Foundation | $380K | 3 |
| Devos Family Foundation | $300K | 1 |
| Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation | $210K | 3 |
| Meijer Foundation | $200K | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $175K | 4 |
| Keller Foundation | $110K | 6 |
Leadership
LARRY JONGEKRIJG — CFO (Principal officer)
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