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Funders to approach for Virginia Zoological Society

Norfolk, Virginia$10M revenue21 funders on file

The Virginia Zoological Society inc (the "society") exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Organized on september 21, 1979, its purpose is to act as an advisory and supportive organization to advance the development of the Virginia zoological park (the "zoo") in Norfolk, Virginia. The zoo is owned by the city of Norfolk (the "city"). The objective of the society is to foster public awareness and appreciation of the zoo and to promote the conservation of the world's flora and fauna. The society provides essential program services for the zoo, as follows: zoo improvements and exhibits: significant assistance for zoo expansion, building renovations and other volunteer efforts into providing services for the zoo. Educational services: encourages an understanding of conservation to a wide variety of individuals by funding and operating all zoo education programs (including programs for the handicapped and community outreach programs); training…

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$29k, your typical grantunder 1 in 1001 in 1001 in 401 in 201 in 10$3k$10k$30k$100k$300k$1.0MChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$25k–$250kover two years, from 1–4 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$1.0Mfrom 5 new funders

Half the value is in your top 3 funders, of 149

$0$130k$270khalf from the top 3likely range1st10thAll 149
FunderWay inChanceLikely grant
  1. 1The Batten FoundationGives in Virginia (12 of 15)Similar grantees: Norfolk Botanical Garden Inc ($500k/yr), Nauticus Foundation ($650k/yr)1 in 33$910k
  2. 2The Landmark FoundationGives in Virginia (47 of 53)Similar grantees: Norfolk Botanical Garden Inc ($2.0M/yr)1 in 16$190k
  3. 3The Blocker FoundationGives in Virginia (79 of 86)Similar grantees: Norfolk Botanical Garden Inc ($75k/yr), Virginia Living Museum Inc ($100k/yr), Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Inc ($60k/yr)1 in 10$59k

146 more funders on the list for Virginia Zoological Society

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