POTAWATOMI ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC
SOUTH BEND, IN · Animal-Related
Mission
POTAWATOMI ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. (THE SOCIETY) IS AN INDIANA NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE PRIMARY MISSION IS TO ASSIST AND ADVISE THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (THE CITY) BY ACTING AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COMMUNITY, AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING WITH FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SOUTH BEND POTAWATOMI PARK ZOO (THE ZOO) IN AREAS THAT PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, CONSERVATION AND IMPROVED ANIMAL QUALITY OF LIFE. THE ZOO IS RECOGNIZED AS A VITAL CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL COMMUNITY ASSET AND WISH TO ENHANCE THE ZOO'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE AREAS OF RECREATION, EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION. THE SOCIETY IS COMMITTED TO THE ONGOING DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT OF THE ZOO AND SHARE THE GOAL OF PROVIDING A TOP FLIGHT ZOO FOR A CITY THE SIZE OF SOUTH BEND, FOR ITS CITIZENS OF ITS NEIGHBOR COMMUNITIES, AND FOR VISITORS TO THE SOUTH BEND AREA. THE SOCIETY IS ORGANIZED TO SOLICIT, COLLECT, AND PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SECURING AND MAINTAINING ANIMALS AND FACILITIES FOR THE CITY
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds POTAWATOMI ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC
$640K in foundation grants on record from 16 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of St Joseph County | $118K | 1 |
| Community Foundation of Elkhart County | $100K | 1 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust | $100K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $69K | 1 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management | $25K | 2 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $15K | 1 |
| Elkhart General Hospital | $13K | 2 |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac | $10K | 1 |
Leadership
JASON SCHULTZ — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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