THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION
AI Summary
THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with $7.4M in grants paid in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO FOSTER COMMUNITY PRIDE AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE OREGON ZOO AND TO SECURE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ZOO'S CONSERVATION, EDUCATION AND ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Animal welfare
Welfare
Domesticated animals
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION
Portland, OR
$35.9M
51%
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- 1 grantees
- 86 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION?
No. THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION give?
THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon. 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 THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $4.2 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $7.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION?
THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.