Mission
Memphis Zoological Foundation will operate activities that support the mission of the Memphis Zoological Society and other mission-aligned organization in animal conservation.
Public Charity
Memphis Zoological Foundation
Memphis Zoological Foundation, of Memphis, TN, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2025 filing shows $922K in revenue, $280K in expenses, $9.2M in total assets. 3 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $57K, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 863254176
Memphis, TN
Zoos & Aquariums
NTEE: D50
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$922K
Total Expenses$280K
Total Assets$9.2M
Grant Records3
Funding Total$57K
Filing Years2023–2025
Where $100 goes at Memphis Zoological Foundation
How Memphis Zoological Foundation divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 3 years.
$45
Programs
the work itself
$55
Management
running the organization
$0
Fundraising
none reported
No fundraising costs are reported. That often means fundraising runs through a separate affiliated organization that files its own return.
Inside the $45 for programs
$23
Cultivation of animal food and browse material for the Memphis Zoo animals
$22
Reintroduction of native plant species with TWRA support reintroduction of native fish to the pond pollinator gardens with native plant species to attract pollinators native to the area…
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
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
$32,000
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
$25,000
Showing up to 5 of 3 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Director
David Hopkins
Director
Diane Smith
Director
Dr Joseph Dewane
Director
James Jalenak
Past Chair
Jerry Shore
Director
Kelly Truitt
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $922K | $280K | $9.2M |
| 2024 | $312K | $282K | $9.2M |
| 2023 | $7.3M | $181K | $8.2M |
Between 2023 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $7.3M to $922K (-87%), with total assets most recently reported at $9.2M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.