ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF MILWAUKEE COUNTY
MILWAUKEE, WI · Animal-Related
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY IS TO TAKE PART IN CONSERVING WILDLIFE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES, TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF WILDLIFE AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AND TO SUPPORT THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO. THE SOCIETY WAS ORGANIZED TO AID THE COUNTY IN THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE MILWAUKEE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS ("ZOO") AND THE ZOO'S ANIMAL COLLECTION ACTIVITIES, AND TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, EXHIBITION OF ANIMALS, RESEARCH, AND RECREATION THROUGH FUNDRAISING AND VOLUNTEERISM.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF MILWAUKEE COUNTY
$2.5M in foundation grants on record from 40 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation | $511K | 3 |
| Woodland Park Zoological Society | $381K | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $171K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $140K | 3 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $124K | 2 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $73K | 4 |
| West Bend Community Foundation | $67K | 3 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County | $60K | 4 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust | $50K | 1 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $44K | 3 |
Leadership
JODI GIBSON — CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (Principal officer)
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