EIN 51-0147653

Minnesota Zoo Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
23
Year formed
1974
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
Minnesota Zoo Foundation raises funds for conservation programs, education, and exhibits at the Minnesota Zoo to save wildlife globally.
Total revenues
$10,864,177
2022
Total expenses
$10,533,077
2022
Total assets
$17,621,312
2022
Num. employees
23
2022

Program areas at Minnesota Zoo Foundation

Funds granted to the Zoo provide opportunities for people to connect with animals and the natural world through world-class exhibits; award-winning education programs; wildlife conservation initiatives; and activities that inspire people of all ages to get outside and connect with nature. Programs include the free to explore, which provides free access each year to an est. 90,000 adults and their families on public assistance, zoomobile which reaches 47 counties and over 50,000 people annually; Zoo camp and stem education programs for more than 400,000 participants; exceptional animal welfare for the 4,900+ animals in the Zoo's care, many of which are threatened or endangered in the wild; collaborative wildlife projects to protect pollinators, bison, mussels, and more; health and wellness programs for guests as they connect to nature; equity and inclusion initiatives through zoounlimited; and stewardship of 485 acres of forest, prairie, and lakes.
Funds granted to conservation projects around the world help the Minnesota Zoo and the Minnesota Zoo Foundation fulfill their shared mission to save wildlife. The Zoo is an international leader in tiger conservation in russia, malaysia, and sumatra; asian wild horse conservation in mongolia; and black rhino conservation in namibia. These projects also help to raise awareness for the plight of these species in their local communities. To date, grants have been made to more than 150 wildlife projects in more than 50 countries.

Grants made by Minnesota Zoo Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Wildlife Conservation SocietyConservation$245,701
Woodland Park ZooConservation$10,100

Who funds Minnesota Zoo Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$143,534
Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell TrusteeGeneral Support$125,000
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$76,475
...and 60 more grants received totalling $1,184,917

Personnel at Minnesota Zoo Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Anthony GrundhauserExecutive Director$182,212
Ryan SweeneyDirector of Operations$85,883
Anne Weber-SmithDirector of Major Gifts$126,018
John FrawleyPresident$44,396
Blake GramsVice Chair$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Minnesota Zoo Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,207,316
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$100,078
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-356,136
Net income from fundraising events$-98,658
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$11,577
Total revenues$10,864,177

Form 990s for Minnesota Zoo Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-03-28990View PDF
2020-062021-05-11990View PDF
2019-062020-09-15990View PDF
2018-062019-07-23990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $15,701 from Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation
August 17, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 8, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimals
Characteristics
Provides grantsLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
13000 Zoo Blvd
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
County
Dakota County, MN
Website URL
mnzoo.org/ 
Phone
(952) 431-9237
Facebook page
MNZoo 
Twitter profile
@mnzoo 
IRS details
EIN
51-0147653
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1974
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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