Grants paid by Arizona Center for Nature Conservation
EIN 86-0174843 · Phoenix, AZ · Form 990, Schedule I · NTEE D500
Arizona Center for Nature Conservation of Phoenix, AZ (EIN 86-0174843) reported 75 grants paid totaling $728,043 to 31 recipients in tax years 2018–2025, on Form 990, Schedule I. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$728,043
75 grants
Recipients
31
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2025
8 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 27 | $106,604 | — |
| 2019 | 9 | $93,500 | — |
| 2020 | 4 | $34,544 | — |
| 2021 | 5 | $53,550 | — |
| 2022 | 4 | $54,000 | — |
| 2023 | 9 | $113,000 | — |
| 2024 | 7 | $83,500 | — |
| 2025 | 10 | $189,345 | — |
Top recipients
The 31 recipients receiving the most from Arizona Center for Nature Conservation, by grants paid, out of 31 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association of Zoos & Aquar 86-1019910 | A | Phoenix, AZ | 12 | $143,000 | 2025 |
| Association of Zoos & Aquariums 55-0526930 | A | Phoenix, AZ | 5 | $130,000 | 2025 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation 51-0147653 | A | Apple Valley, MN | 7 | $80,000 | 2025 |
| Prairie Wildlife Research 46-0462687 | A | Stevens Point, WI | 2 | $59,898 | 2025 |
| University of Arizona 86-6050388 | A | Tucson, AZ | 3 | $42,544 | 2020 |
| Peregrine Fund 23-1969973 | A | Boise, ID | 3 | $34,500 | 2025 |
| American Alliance 53-0205889 | A | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $25,000 | 2018 |
| Zoo Conservation Outreach Group 75-2376327 | A | Silver Springs, MD | 3 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| Glaza (greater la Zoo Association) 95-2369545 | A | Los Angeles, CA | 4 | $24,000 | 2025 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in 52-1118866 | A | Atlanta, GA | 3 | $21,000 | 2019 |
| Health in Harmony Inc 20-3741107 | A | Portland, OR | 3 | $20,000 | 2023 |
| Soysambu Conservancy USA 81-1178197 | A | San Angelo, TX | 2 | $19,000 | 2023 |
| University of Minnesota Veterinary Department 41-6007513 | A | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $16,550 | 2021 |
| Arizona Council On Economic Education 86-0896574 | A | Phoenix, AZ | 2 | $13,000 | 2024 |
| Cleveland Metropa 34-0816490 | A | Cleveland, OH | 2 | $12,000 | 2023 |
| Turtle Survival Alliance 20-0785702 | A | Fort Worth, TX | 4 | $10,380 | 2018 |
| Saint Louis Zoo Foundation 43-1727309 | A | St Louis, MO | 2 | $9,899 | 2019 |
| The University of Arizona Foundation 74-2652689 | A | Phoenix Az, AZ | 1 | $7,947 | 2025 |
| Arizona Game & Fish Department 86-6007491 | A | Mesa, AZ | 2 | $6,860 | 2025 |
| Conservation Centers for Species Survival 47-2453835 | A | Austin, TX | 1 | $5,000 | 2019 |
| Texas Agrilife Re 74-1238434 | A | College Station, TX | 1 | $3,000 | 2018 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo 95-2268554 | A | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $3,000 | 2018 |
| Snow Leopard Trus 91-1144119 | A | Seattle, WA | 1 | $3,000 | 2018 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo 36-2512404 | A | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,980 | 2018 |
| Crocodile Researc 47-1023321 | A | Largo, FL | 1 | $2,735 | 2018 |
| Valley Leadership 86-0373283 | A | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $2,500 | 2018 |
| Conservation Bree 41-1719362 | A | Apple Valley, MN | 2 | $2,000 | 2020 |
| Pacific Bird Cons 45-5503535 | A | Kailua, HI | 1 | $1,000 | 2018 |
| Denver Zoo 84-0502539 | A | Denver, CO | 1 | $1,000 | 2018 |
| Tempe Diablos Cha 86-0863641 | A | Tempe, AZ | 1 | $750 | 2018 |
| San Diego Zoocre 95-1648219 | A | San Diego, CA | 1 | $500 | 2018 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 75 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | American Association of Zoo Keepers Phoenix, AZ | A | $42,000 | paid | RHINO CONSERVATION AND GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202631349349313053 |
| 2025 | Prairie Wildlife Research Stevens Point, WI | A | $36,408 | paid | BLACK-FOOTED FERRET CONSERVATION | 202631349349313053 |
| 2025 | Association of Zoos & Aquariums Baltimore, MD | A | $35,000 | paid | AZA SAFE CONTRIBUTION, AZA HURRICANE RELIEF AND WILDLIFE TRACKING ALLIANCE DONATION | 202631349349313053 |
| 2025 | Buffalo Nations Grasslands Alliance Stevens Point, WI | A | $23,490 | paid | BLACK-FOOTED FERRET CONSERVATION | 202631349349313053 |
| 2025 | Minnesota Zoo Foundation Apple Valley, MN | A | $15,000 | paid | TIGER CONSERVATION | 202631349349313053 |
| 2025 | Zoo Conservation Outreach Group Silver Springs, MD | A | $9,000 | paid | CHINCHILLA, MANED WOLF, AND FLAMINGO SAFE PROGRAMS | 202631349349313053 |
| 2025 | Peregrine Fund Boise, ID | A | $8,000 | paid | CAIFORNIA CONDOR SUSTAINABLILITY AND VULTURE CONSERVATION IN KENYA | 202631349349313053 |
| 2025 | The University of Arizona Foundation Phoenix Az, AZ | A | $7,947 | paid | NARROW-HEADED GARTERSNAKE FIELDWORK | 202631349349313053 |
| 2025 | Arizona Game & Fish Mesa, AZ | A | $6,500 | paid | MEXICAN WOLF CONSERVATION AND BLACK-FOOTED FERRET CONSERVATION | 202631349349313053 |
| 2025 | Greater Los Angeles Zoo Los Angeles, CA | A | $6,000 | paid | PENINSULAR PRONGHORN PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202631349349313053 |
| 2024 | Association of Zoos & Aquariums Baltimore, MD | A | $30,000 | paid | AZA SAFE CONTRIBUTION AND WILDLIFE TRACKING ALLIANCE DONATION | 202541349349312249 |
| 2024 | Minnesota Zoo Foundation Apple Valley, MN | A | $15,000 | paid | TIGER CONSERVATION | 202541349349312249 |
| 2024 | Zoo Conservation Outreach Group Silver Springs, MD | A | $9,000 | paid | CHINCHILLA, MANED WOLF, AND ANDEAN HIGHLIND FLAMINGO SAFE PROGRAMS | 202541349349312249 |
| 2024 | American Association of Zoo Keepers Phoenix, AZ | A | $9,000 | paid | RHINO CONSERVATION AND GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202541349349312249 |
| 2024 | Peregrine Fund Boise, ID | A | $8,000 | paid | CAIFORNIA CONDOR SUSTAINABLILITY AND VULTURE CONSERVATION IN KENYA | 202541349349312249 |
| 2024 | Arizona Council On Economic Education Phoenix, AZ | A | $6,500 | paid | CONSERVATION EDUCATION: TEACHER WORKSHOPS TO DEVELOP LESSONS AND MATERIALS | 202541349349312249 |
| 2024 | Greater Los Angeles Zoo Los Angeles, CA | A | $6,000 | paid | PENINSULAR PRONGHORN PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202541349349312249 |
| 2023 | Association of Zoos & Aquariums Phoenix, AZ | A | $30,000 | paid | AZA SAFE CONTRIBUTION; WILDLIFE TRACKING ALLIANCE DONATION | 202441369349307239 |
| 2023 | Peregrine Fund Boise, ID | A | $18,500 | paid | WILD CONDOR CONSERVATION; CALIFORNIA CONFOR SUSTAINABILITY; VULTURE CONSERVATION IN KENYA | 202441369349307239 |
| 2023 | Minnesota Zoo Foundation Apple Valley, MN | A | $15,000 | paid | TIGER CONSERVATION | 202441369349307239 |
| 2023 | Soysambu Conservancy USA San Angelo, TX | A | $10,000 | paid | LIVESTOCK CONSERVATION/ENCLOSURES | 202441369349307239 |
| 2023 | Cleveland Metroparks Cleveland, OH | A | $10,000 | paid | CHACOAN PECCARY CONSERVATION | 202441369349307239 |
| 2023 | Health in Harmony Portland, OR | A | $10,000 | paid | SUSTAINING GRANT | 202441369349307239 |
| 2023 | Zoo Conservation Outreach Group Silver Spring, MD | A | $7,000 | paid | MANED WOLF SAFE PROGRAM; CHINCILLA CONSERVATION | 202441369349307239 |
| 2023 | Arizona Council On Economic Education Phoenix, AZ | A | $6,500 | paid | CONSERVATION EDUCATION: TEACHER WORKSHOPS TO DEVELOP LESSONS AND MATERIALS | 202441369349307239 |
| 2023 | Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association Los Angeles, CA | A | $6,000 | paid | PENINSULAR PRONGHORN CONSERVATION | 202441369349307239 |
| 2022 | Association of Zoos & Aquariums Phoenix, AZ | A | $25,000 | paid | AZA SAFE CONTRIBUTION | 202321359349317287 |
| 2022 | Association of Zoos & Aquariums Phoenix, AZ | A | $10,000 | paid | SAFE ENDOWMENT FUND CONTRIBUTION | 202321359349317287 |
| 2022 | Minnesota Zoo Foundation Apple Valley, MN | A | $10,000 | paid | TIGER CONSERVATION | 202321359349317287 |
| 2022 | Soysambu Conservancy USA San Angelo, TX | A | $9,000 | paid | LIVESTOCK CONSERVATION/ENCLOSURES | 202321359349317287 |
| 2021 | Association of Zoos & Aquariums Phoenix, AZ | A | $25,000 | paid | AZA SAFE CONTRIBUTION | 202201339349305410 |
| 2021 | University of Minnesota Veterinary Department Minneapolis, MN | A | $16,550 | paid | CONSERVATION GENETICS WORK | 202201339349305410 |
| 2021 | Association of Zoos & Aquariums Phoenix, AZ | A | $5,000 | paid | WILDLIFE TRACKING ALLIANCE | 202201339349305410 |
| 2021 | Minnesota Zoo Foundation Apple Valley, MN | A | $5,000 | paid | SEE TURLE RECOVERY | 202201339349305410 |
| 2021 | Association of Zoos & Aquariums Phoenix, AZ | A | $2,000 | paid | TIGER CONSERVATION | 202201339349305410 |
| 2020 | Association of Zoos & Aquar Phoenix, AZ | A | $25,000 | paid | AZA SAFE CONTRIBUTION | 202131359349300708 |
| 2020 | University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | A | $7,544 | paid | NATIVE SPECIES CONSERVATION | 202131359349300708 |
| 2020 | Association of Zoos & Aquar Phoenix, AZ | A | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT DONATION | 202131359349300708 |
| 2020 | Conservation Breeding Specialists Apple Valley, MN | A | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT DONATION | 202131359349300708 |
| 2019 | Association of Zoos & Aquar Phoenix, AZ | A | $25,000 | paid | AZA SAFE CONTRIBUTION | 202001969349303040 |
| 2019 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | A | $17,500 | paid | YEAR 3 NATIVE SPECIES FELLOW | 202001969349303040 |
| 2019 | Minnesota Zoo Foundation Apple Valley, MN | A | $15,000 | paid | 2019 GRANT - SUMATRAN TIGER | 202001969349303040 |
| 2019 | Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Atlanta, GA | A | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT DONATION | 202001969349303040 |
| 2019 | Glaza (greater la Zoo Association) Los Angeles, CA | A | $6,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR PENNSULAR PRONGHORN | 202001969349303040 |
| 2019 | Health in Harmony Inc Portland, OR | A | $5,000 | paid | SUSTAINING GRANT ORANGUTAN/FOREST CONSERVATION | 202001969349303040 |
| 2019 | Conservation Centers for Species Survival Austin, TX | A | $5,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR CHEETAH CONSERVATION | 202001969349303040 |
| 2019 | Saint Louis Zoo Foundation St Louis, MO | A | $5,000 | paid | SUSTAINING GRANT ZEBRA CONSERVATION | 202001969349303040 |
| 2019 | Association of Zoos & Aquar Phoenix, AZ | A | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT DONATION | 202001969349303040 |
| 2018 | American Alliance Atlanta, GA | A | $25,000 | paid | 2018 ANNUAL MTG CONTRI | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | A | $17,500 | paid | 2017 NS DOCTORAL FELLO | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Dian Fossey Goril Atlanta, GA | A | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT DONATI | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Health in Harmony Portland, OR | A | $5,000 | paid | 2018 GRANT-GREAT APE | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Minnesota Zoo Fou Apple Valley, MN | A | $5,000 | paid | 2018 GRANT-SUMATRAN TI | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Saint Louis Zoo F Saint Louis, MO | A | $4,899 | paid | 2018 GRANT-GREVYS ZEBR | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Turtle Survival Alliance Fort Worth, TX | A | $4,000 | paid | TSA DONATION | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Santa Barbara Zoo Santa Barbara, CA | A | $3,000 | paid | 2018 GRANT-CAL CONDOR | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Texas Agrilife Re College Station, TX | A | $3,000 | paid | 2018 GRANT-AMPHIBIANS- | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Turtle Survival Alliance Fort Worth, TX | A | $3,000 | paid | 2018 GRANT-BATAGUR BAS | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Snow Leopard Trus Seattle, WA | A | $3,000 | paid | 2018 GRANT-SNOW LEOPAR | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Turtle Survival Alliance Fort Worth, TX | A | $2,980 | paid | 2018 GRANT-ENDEMIC CHE | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago, IL | A | $2,980 | paid | 2018 GRANT-BLK FOOTED | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Crocodile Researc Largo, FL | A | $2,735 | paid | 2018 GRANT-NEXT GEN CR | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Valley Leadership Phoenix, AZ | A | $2,500 | paid | TABLE-LUNCHEON 2018 | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Cleveland Metropa Cleveland, OH | A | $2,000 | paid | PROYECTO TAGUA 2017 SU | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Aazk Phoenix, AZ | A | $1,500 | paid | BOWLING FOR RHINOS 201 | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Aazk Phoenix, AZ | A | $1,500 | paid | CONTRIBUTION-ZOO KEEPE | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Denver Zoo Denver, CO | A | $1,000 | paid | 2018 GRANT-KOMODO | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Aazk Phoenix, AZ | A | $1,000 | paid | BOWLING FOR RHINOS 201 | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Pacific Bird Cons Kailua, HI | A | $1,000 | paid | 2018 GRANT-PACIFIC BIR | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Dian Fossey Goril Atlanta, GA | A | $1,000 | paid | KARISOKE EXHIBIT DONAT | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Conservation Bree Apple Valley, MN | A | $1,000 | paid | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION 20 | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Tempe Diablos Cha Tempe, AZ | A | $750 | paid | 2018 CONTRIBUTION | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | San Diego Zoocre San Diego, CA | A | $500 | paid | JAGUAR SSP | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Turtle Survival Alliance Fort Worth, TX | A | $400 | paid | TSA MEMBERSHIP FEE | 201911359349313401 |
| 2018 | Arizona Game & Fish Department Mesa, AZ | A | $360 | paid | AZGF DONATION | 201911359349313401 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | 2025 | 2025-06-30 | not stated | 2024v5.5 | 202631349349313053 |
| 990 | 2024 | 2024-06-30 | not stated | 2023v6.0 | 202541349349312249 |
| 990 | 2023 | 2023-06-30 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202441369349307239 |
| 990 | 2022 | 2022-06-30 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202321359349317287 |
| 990 | 2021 | 2021-06-30 | not stated | 2020v4.2 | 202201339349305410 |
| 990 | 2020 | 2020-06-30 | not stated | 2019v5.2 | 202131359349300708 |
| 990 | 2019 | 2019-06-30 | not stated | 2018v3.2 | 202001969349303040 |
| 990 | 2018 | 2018-06-30 | not stated | 2017v2.3 | 201911359349313401 |
Derived from IRS Form 990 e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/860174843.json.
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