Zoological Society of Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE, WI · Animal-Related
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Zoological Society of Milwaukee County has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
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
$4.6M in foundation grants on record from 56 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Ladish Co Foundation | $1.1M | 5 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation | $511K | 3 |
| Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation | $475K | 3 |
| Woodland Park Zoological Society | $381K | 3 |
| Peck Foundation Milwaukee | $373K | 4 |
| Zoological Society of Milwaukee Endowment Trust | $190K | 1 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $171K | 4 |
| Jerome J and Dorothy H Holz Family Foundation C/O Donald Tushaus | $140K | 3 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $124K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $94K | 4 |
Leadership
JODI GIBSON — CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (Principal officer)
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