The Saint Louis Zoo Foundation
SAINT LOUIS, MO · Animal-Related
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). The Saint Louis Zoo Foundation has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
THE SAINT LOUIS ZOO ASSOCIATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE SAINT LOUIS ZOO BY PROVIDING FACILITIES, FUNDS, AND ADVICE. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE ZOO FOR RENOVATIONS, NEW FACILITIES, PROGRAMS, CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH; ADMINISTERS FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE ZOO; AND MANAGES THE ZOO'S ENDOWMENT. THE SAINT LOUIS ZOO ASSOCIATION WORKS TO ADVANCE THE SAINT LOUIS ZOO'S MISSION TO CONSERVE ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS THROUGH ANIMAL MANAGEMENT, RESEARCH, RECREATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE THE SUPPORT AND ENRICH THE EXPERIENCE OF THE PUBLIC.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds The Saint Louis Zoo Foundation
$50.9M in foundation grants on record from 147 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Youthbridge Community Foundation | $11.9M | 3 |
| Bellwether Foundation | $5M | 2 |
| Crawford Taylor Foundation | $5M | 1 |
| St Louis Community Foundation | $4.9M | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $3.5M | 4 |
| Boniface Foundation | $3M | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $1.7M | 4 |
| David B Lichtenstein Foundation | $1.7M | 4 |
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | $1.2M | 4 |
| Michael & Quirsis Riney Family Fndn C/O Anders | $1.2M | 2 |
Leadership
KATHY TISONE — CFO (Principal officer)
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