Mission Statement
LINCOLN PARK ZOO IS DEDICATED TO CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH NATURE BY PROVIDING A FREE, FAMILY-ORIENTED WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE IN THE HEART OF CHICAGO AND BY ADVANCING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF ANIMAL CARE, EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION.
Cause Areas
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Zoos
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is LINCOLN PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY’s budget?
In 2025, LINCOLN PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY reported an annual operating budget of around $43.8 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does LINCOLN PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY support?
LINCOLN PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY supports work in Zoos.
Where does LINCOLN PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY operate?
LINCOLN PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
Who funded LINCOLN PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY recently?
In 2025, LINCOLN PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY received grants from FREDERICKA MEYER CHARITABLE TRUST, AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, and CHAUNCEY AND MARION D MCCORMICK FAMILY FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant LINCOLN PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY received in 2024?
The largest grant to LINCOLN PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY in 2024 exceeds $1.5 million.
What is LINCOLN PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY’s reliance on government grants?
LINCOLN PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY relied on government grants for more than 15% of their total revenue in 2025.