Nashville Zoo Inc
NASHVILLE, TNNTEE: D500Founded 1989
NASHVILLE, TNNTEE: D500Founded 1989
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NASHVILLE, TNNTEE: D500Founded 1989Website
mission statement
To continue to grow and provide a park/facility that is recognized for excellence in animal care, innovative design and global conservation while delivering strong educational and community value.
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$41.7M raised across 429 grants · +$17.5M committed (2019–2025 filings)
Funders across 24 states (2019–2025 filings)
| Funder | Total Awarded |
|---|---|
| The Frist Foundation | $25,002,500 +$17,219,618 committed |
| The Community Foundation of Middle | $4,636,530 |
| American Endowment Foundation | $2,275,500 |
| Thisbe and Noah Scott Foundation Inc | $1,500,000 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $1,026,000 |
| Speer Foundation | $1,020,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $508,000 |
| The Melkus Family Foundation | $500,000 |
| Care Foundation of America Inc | $450,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | $410,500 |
Totals reflect grants as reported on funder tax returns. Timing may not match recipient revenue: funder and recipient fiscal years often differ, and grants paid by a funder in one year may be recognized by the recipient in a different year.
$26.2M in expenses
$848K in expenses
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