Potawatomi Zoological Society
SOUTH BEND, IN · Animal-Related
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Potawatomi Zoological Society has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
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
$2M in foundation grants on record from 36 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Edmonds Family Foundation | $267K | 2 |
| Prime Foundation | $245K | 4 |
| Asante Foundation | $200K | 1 |
| Judd Leighton Foundation | $150K | 2 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust | $150K | 3 |
| American Electric Power Foundation | $121K | 4 |
| Community Foundation of St Joseph County | $118K | 1 |
| Community Foundation of Elkhart County | $100K | 1 |
| Bruggen Foundation | $100K | 1 |
| Valinhos Foundation | $100K | 1 |
Leadership
JASON SCHULTZ — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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