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Point Defiance Zoological Society

Tacoma, Washington  ·  EIN 916066667  ·  Private foundation

Point Defiance Zoological Society is a Washington-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $715K in annual giving against $9.7M in assets. This page documents the 20 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Point Defiance Zoological Society — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$715K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$9.7M
Total assets
20
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Point Defiance Zoological Society funds

Point Defiance Zoological Society's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Point Defiance Zoological Society, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Metropolitan Park District
SUPPORT TO ZOO FOR EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS
Tacoma, WA$1.5M2019
Metropolitan Park District
SUPPORT TO ZOO FOR EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS
Tacoma, WA$1.4M2018
Metropolitan Park District
SUPPORT TO ZOO FOR EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS
Tacoma, WA$905K2024
Metropolitan Park District
SUPPORT TO ZOO FOR EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS
Tacoma, WA$901K2022
Metropolitan Park District
SUPPORT TO ZOO FOR EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS
Tacoma, WA$894K2023
Metropolitan Park District
SUPPORT TO ZOO FOR EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS
Tacoma, WA$700K2020
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
A RESTORATION INITIATIVE FOR THE AT-RISK OREGON SPOTTED FROG (RANA PRETIOSA) AND FISHER RE-INTRODUCTIONS
Olympia, WA$51K2018
International Elephant Foundation
PROTECTING ELEPHANTS, FORESTS, WILDLIFE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH SUPPORT OF THE SUMATRAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION RESPONSE UNITS (CRU) OF WAY KA
Azle, TX$20K2019
Smithsonian Institution - Zoo Subaccount
RED WOLF SPERM CRYOPRESERVATION, CAPACITATION, AND CULTURE
Washington, DC$18K2018
Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
DEVELOPMENT OF NON-SURGICAL ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION FOR THE GENETIC MANAGEMENT OF TIGERS
Omaha, NE$16K2019
University of Hawai'i Foundation
CRITICAL HABITAT, STOCK STRUCTURE, MOVEMENT ECOLOGY AND POPULATION CONNECTIVITY OF SCALLOPED HAMMERHEAD SHARKS (SPHYRNA LEWINI) IN THE CENTR
Honolulu, HI$16K2019
Nashville Zoo
SUPPORT FOR CLOUDED LEOPARD CONSORTIUM
Nashville, TN$15K2020
Polar Bears International
FORAGING ECOLOGY OF NORTHERN SEA OTTERS IN WASHINGTON STATE
Bozeman, MT$15K2018
Polar Bears International
GLUE, TAPE, OR BURR ON FUR: FINDING NEW ATTACHMENT TECHNIQUES FOR ELECTRONICS TO POLAR BEARS.
Bozeman, MT$14K2019
International Elephant Foundation
PROTECTING ELEPHANTS, FORESTS, WILDLIFE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH SUPPORT OF THE SUMATRAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION RESPONSE UNITS (CRU) OF WAY KA
Azle, TX$12K2018

Point Defiance Zoological Society giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.5M
2019$1.5M
2020$715K
2022$901K
2023$894K
2024$905K

How to apply for funding from Point Defiance Zoological Society

Point Defiance Zoological Society's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at pdza.org/zoosociety.

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Frequently asked questions about Point Defiance Zoological Society

Does Point Defiance Zoological Society accept grant applications?
Point Defiance Zoological Society's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Point Defiance Zoological Society fund?
Point Defiance Zoological Society's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Metropolitan Park District, Metropolitan Park District, Metropolitan Park District. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Point Defiance Zoological Society give in grants?
Point Defiance Zoological Society reported $715K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.5M over 20 grants.
Where is Point Defiance Zoological Society located?
Point Defiance Zoological Society is based in Tacoma, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 916066667.
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About this profile. This page is built from Point Defiance Zoological Society's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Point Defiance Zoological Society. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.