Nashville Zoo
NASHVILLE, TN · Animal-Related
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Nashville Zoo has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
TO CONTINUE TO GROW AND PROVIDE A PARK/FACILITY THAT IS RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN ANIMAL CARE, INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND GLOBAL CONSERVATION WHILE DELIVERING STRONG EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY VALUE.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Nashville Zoo
$20.3M in foundation grants on record from 93 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Frist Foundation | $9.8M | 4 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | $1.9M | 14 |
| American Endowment Foundation | $1.2M | 3 |
| Speer Foundation | $1.1M | 3 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn | $1M | 1 |
| Herbert A Fritch Family Foundation | $1M | 1 |
| Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist Foundation | $984K | 20 |
| Julia Carell Stadler Foundation | $340K | 5 |
| Melkus Family Foundation | $300K | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $278K | 4 |
Leadership
RICK SCHWARTZ — CFO (Principal officer)
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