Mission
THE MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION RAISES CONTRIBUTED INCOME AND SUPPORTS CONSERVATION AND ANIMAL CARE PROGRAMS ON BEHALF OF THE MINNESOTA ZOO. THE MISSION OF THE MINNESOTA ZOO IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE, ANIMALS, AND THE NATURAL WORLD TO SAVE WILDLIFE.
Public Charity
MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION
Based in APPLE VALLEY, MN, MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $14.5M in revenue, $10.3M in expenses, $18.9M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 151 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $6.0M.
EIN: 510147653
APPLE VALLEY, MN
Single Organization Support
NTEE: D11
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$14.5M
Total Expenses$10.3M
Total Assets$18.9M
Grant Records151
Funding Total$6.0M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Minnesota Zoo Foundation
How Minnesota Zoo Foundation divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$72
Programs
the work itself
$18
Management
running the organization
$10
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $72 for programs
$46
Zoo capital projects:our support propels leading-edge ideas that redefine the role and impact of modern zoos, such as the creation of innovative nature experiences, best-in-class education programs, and…
$20
Zoo support:the Minnesota Zoo Foundation helps open doors to uniquely immersive nature experiences that benefit the well-being of all by sponsoring programs that bring the minnesota zoo experience…
$6
Conservation:the minnesota zoo is able to lead and participate in industry-leading conservation programs that are saving wildlife because of funding from the Minnesota Zoo Foundation
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
GENERAL SUPPORT
$59,875
TIGER CONSERVATION
$25,000
TO HELP WITH TIGERS
$10,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$6,500
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$312,223
Showing up to 5 of 151 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
TRUSTEE
Aimee Dayhoff
BOARD CHAIR
Blake Grams
TRUSTEE
Charlene Jundt
BOARD SECRETARY
Chet Ellingson
TRUSTEE
Dale Kivimaki
DIR CORPORATE & FOUNDATION RELATIONS
Elisabeth Comeaux
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14.5M | $10.3M | $18.9M |
| 2024 | $8.5M | $9.0M | $14.2M |
| 2023 | $6.3M | $9.4M | $14.5M |
| 2022 | $10.9M | $10.5M | $17.6M |
| 2021 | $8.0M | $5.0M | $17.8M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $8.0M to $14.5M (+82%), with total assets most recently reported at $18.9M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.