CLEVELAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

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CLEVELAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $13.1M in total grants paid across 7 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH WILDLIFE
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc
Atlanta, GA
$86K
< 1%

GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION USA
Orlando, FL
$60K
< 1%
ENV WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TRUST
Marshall, VA
$30K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$28K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 7 grantees
- 150 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CLEVELAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY?
No. CLEVELAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CLEVELAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY give?
CLEVELAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Georgia, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CLEVELAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CLEVELAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $28 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CLEVELAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY make each year?
In 2024, CLEVELAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $13.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CLEVELAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY fund recently?
In 2024, CLEVELAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc, GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION USA, and ENV WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TRUST. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CLEVELAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY?
CLEVELAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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