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Who funds Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc
EIN 16-0911204 · Buffalo, NY · NTEE D500
Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc of Buffalo, NY (EIN 16-0911204) was named as a grant recipient by 26 funders in 69 grants paid totaling $2,116,728 in tax years 2018–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants received
$2,116,728
69 grants paid
Funders
26
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2018–2025
as reported by funders
Approved for future payment
$17,200
not included in grants received
Funders
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.
Grants
The 72 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | A | $6,400 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202601389349301700 |
| 2025 | Donald Macdavid Charitable TR Pf | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $5,798 | paid | EDUCATION | 202611319349103926 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | A | $5,750 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202630489349300743 |
| 2025 | The Viyu Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202523499349100202 |
| 2025 | Ferguson Electric Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202641349349103684 |
| 2025 | Simple Gifts Fund | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $300 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202630289349100228 |
| 2025 | The Rme Foundation Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | B | $100 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202503519349100305 |
| 2025 | Buffalo Renaissance Foundation Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | A | $0 + $14,260 non-cash | paid | GRANT | 202631329349303748 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | A | $330,680 | paid | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | 202503169349303905 |
| 2024 | 716 Foundation Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | A | $35,000 | paid | PROVIDE FREE ADMISSION TICKETS TO MINORITY, AT RISK, UNDERPRIVILEGED, OR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN TO THE ZOO. ALSO SUPPORTED RENOVATION OF THE BISON EXHIBIT. | 202523119349302697 |
| 2024 | Cullen Foundation of Western New York Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $17,000 | paid | PROGRAM FUNDS: LIFE SCIENCE CAREER LAB FOR HS STUDENTS | 202543219349104914 |
| 2024 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | A | $5,750 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202520499349301607 |
| 2024 | Donald Macdavid Charitable TR Pf | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $5,370 | paid | EDUCATION | 202521269349100402 |
| 2024 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | A | $5,250 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202521349349310887 |
| 2024 | The Viyu Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202423329349100302 |
| 2024 | Ferguson Electric Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202511819349100206 |
| 2024 | The Rme Foundation Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | B | $100 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202443379349100404 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | A | $335,310 | paid | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | 202443199349309339 |
| 2023 | 716 Foundation Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | A | $51,265 | paid | PROVIDE FREE ADMISSION TICKETS TO MINORITY, AT RISK, UNDERPRIVILEGED, OR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN TO THE ZOO. ALSO SUPPORTED RENOVATION OF THE BISON EXHIBIT. | 202443209349314574 |
| 2023 | Cullen Foundation of Western New York Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $20,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT: LIFE SCIENCE CAREER LAB PRGM | 202413189349100131 |
| 2023 | Cullen Foundation of Western New York Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $17,000 | approved, future | PROGRAM FUNDS LIFE SCIENCE CAREER LAB HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM | 202413189349100131 |
| 2023 | Independent Health Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | A | $10,000 | paid | FIRST NIGHT (ZOO ADMISSION FOR PARTY PACKS) | 202423199349305677 |
| 2023 | Donald Macdavid Charitable TR Pf | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $5,538 | paid | EDUCATION | 202421289349102462 |
| 2023 | Ferguson Electric Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202411359349101011 |
| 2023 | The Viyu Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202333319349100703 |
| 2023 | The Carol J Adragna Family Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL - UNRESTRICTED | 202443199349101424 |
| 2023 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $192 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202540919349100629 |
| 2023 | The Rme Foundation Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | B | $100 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202440379349100019 |
| 2023 | The Baird Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $100 | paid | Unrestricted | 202423159349100607 |
| 2023 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $100 | paid | PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT | 202411309349100126 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | A | $421,288 | paid | UNRESTRICTED USE; LITTLE EXPLORER PROGRAM; OPERATIONAL SUPPORT; IN MEMORY OF | 202333199349308553 |
| 2022 | American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | A | $161,865 | paid | ENDANGERED SPECIES COVID RELIEF | 202322799349300302 |
| 2022 | 716 Foundation Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | A | $35,000 | paid | PROVIDE FREE ADMISSION TICKETS TO MINORITY, AT RISK, UNDERPRIVILEGED, OR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN TO THE ZOO. ALSO SUPPORTED RENOVATION OF THE BISON EXHIBIT. | 202343179349310914 |
| 2022 | Independent Health Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $10,000 | paid | 2022 12/31/22 FIRST NIGHT (ZOO ADMISSION FOR PARTY PACKS) | 202303189349314845 |
| 2022 | Donald Macdavid Charitable TR | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $6,414 | paid | EDUCATION | 202331319349102428 |
| 2022 | The Re Corr Family Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $5,000 | paid | Docent Organization | 202331229349102073 |
| 2022 | Cullen Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $3,230 | paid | PRGM SUPPORT FOR LIFE SCIENCES CAREER LAB | 202323129349101772 |
| 2022 | Ferguson Electric Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | B | $1,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202302519349101300 |
| 2022 | Equitable Foundation Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | B | $500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202313209349101861 |
| 2022 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $310 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202313119349100141 |
| 2022 | The Baird Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $100 | paid | Unrestricted | 202303129349100010 |
| 2022 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $100 | paid | PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT | 202301309349101020 |
| 2022 | Verizon Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $25 | paid | MIP PAYOUT FOR 12/02/22 | 202303189349106350 |
| 2021 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | A | $8,200 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202221339349302787 |
| 2021 | Donald Macdavid Charitable TR | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $5,170 | paid | EDUCATION | 202201319349104850 |
| 2021 | Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc | Zoological Society Buffalo, NY | D | $3,000 | paid | CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS | 202211269349101406 |
| 2021 | Bryce Family Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | B | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202221329349102247 |
| 2021 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $100 | paid | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 202221309349101737 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | A | $107,242 | paid | UNRESTRICTED USE; SUPPORT DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC; ANNUAL SUPPORT; EMERGENCY FUND; IN MEMORY OF | 202123169349307482 |
| 2020 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | A | $11,200 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202121359349300427 |
| 2020 | Cullen Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $10,080 | paid | LIFE SCIENCE CAREER LAB PROGRAM | 202133199349105443 |
| 2020 | Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies Inc | Buffalo Zoo Buffalo, NY | A | $8,900 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSES | 202143129349300244 |
| 2020 | Donald Macdavid Charitable TR | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $5,907 | paid | EDUCATION | 202101269349102245 |
| 2020 | Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | B | $3,000 | paid | CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS | 202121199349101322 |
| 2020 | Bryce Family Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | B | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202211239349100426 |
| 2020 | Ferguson Electric Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | B | $1,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202111189349100241 |
| 2020 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $299 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202113199349100901 |
| 2020 | Verizon Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $113 | paid | MIP PAYOUT FOR 11/09/20 | 202123199349109562 |
| 2020 | The Baird Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $100 | approved, future | UNRESTRICTED | 202142989349100054 |
| 2020 | The Baird Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $100 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202142989349100054 |
| 2019 | The Margaret L Wendt Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $200,000 | paid | AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST | 201901649349100015 |
| 2019 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | A | $101,166 | paid | UNRESTRICTED USE; ANNUAL SUPPORT; IN MEMORY OF | 202043219349314894 |
| 2019 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | A | $101,166 | paid | UNRESTRICTED USE; ANNUAL SUPPORT; IN MEMORY OF | 202043219349314894 |
| 2019 | Bryce Family Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | B | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202040929349100304 |
| 2019 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $100 | paid | PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT | 202001499349100200 |
| 2018 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | A | $26,850 | paid | FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES | 201931359349301478 |
| 2018 | Network for Good | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | A | $5,075 | paid | Unrestricted | 201941789349300019 |
| 2018 | Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | B | $3,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 201941309349100814 |
| 2018 | Bryce Family Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | B | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 201901079349100105 |
| 2018 | The Baird Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $100 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 201922619349100607 |
| 2018 | The Baird Foundation | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $100 | approved, future | UNRESTRICTED | 201922619349100607 |
| 2018 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $25 | paid | PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT | 201931349349102143 |
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 inferred and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF and Form 990 Schedule I e-file XML filed by the funders shown; this organization's identity from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The rows as Parquet: manifest.
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