POINT DEFIANCE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY DBA THE ZOO SOCIETY
AI Summary
The Point Defiance Zoological Society, operating as The Zoo Society, is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Washington. With a total of $905K in grants paid to 11 grantees in 2024, The Zoo Society engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
FOSTERS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POINT DEFIANCE ZOO & AQUARIUM AND OUR COMMUNITY BY (SEE SCHEDULE O) RAISING FUNDS AND GENERATING COMMUNITY SUPPORT.
Cause Areas
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Domesticated animals
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

INTERNATIONAL ELEPHANT FOUNDATION
$53.7K
< 1%
MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION
$40K
< 1%
SEWARD ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MARINE SCIENCE
$28.5K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to POINT DEFIANCE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY DBA THE ZOO SOCIETY?
No. POINT DEFIANCE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY DBA THE ZOO SOCIETY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does POINT DEFIANCE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY DBA THE ZOO SOCIETY give?
POINT DEFIANCE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY DBA THE ZOO SOCIETY primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, Texas, and Nebraska. 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 POINT DEFIANCE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY DBA THE ZOO SOCIETY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from POINT DEFIANCE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY DBA THE ZOO SOCIETY fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does POINT DEFIANCE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY DBA THE ZOO SOCIETY make each year?
In 2024, POINT DEFIANCE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY DBA THE ZOO SOCIETY awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $905 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did POINT DEFIANCE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY DBA THE ZOO SOCIETY fund recently?
In 2024, POINT DEFIANCE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY DBA THE ZOO SOCIETY awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include INTERNATIONAL ELEPHANT FOUNDATION, MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION, and SEWARD ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MARINE SCIENCE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to POINT DEFIANCE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY DBA THE ZOO SOCIETY?
POINT DEFIANCE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY DBA THE ZOO SOCIETY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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