Hutchinson Friends Of The Zoo Incorporated
The official Hutchinson Zoo website hosts a Friends of the Zoo page for Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo, describing it as a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to promote the welfare and improvement of the Hutchinson Zoo. The page lists board members, staff (including Parks and Zoo Directors and FOTZ staff), contact details (6 Emerson Loop E, Hutchinson, KS; phone 620-694-2672) and membership/volunteer information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A local Hutchinson-area public entity, parks/zoo project, or the zoo itself seeking capital or project-specific funding tied to zoo improvements.
Good Fit
- • Municipal or zoo-led capital projects in Hutchinson, KS (exhibit construction, major animal experiences).
- • Existing relationship or sponsorship link to the Hutchinson Zoo or city government.
- • A clearly defined single-project budget and capacity to receive and manage a large one-time grant.
- • Alignment with zoo welfare, animal care, or visitor-experience improvements.
Geography
Observed giving was limited to Hutchinson, Kansas (the 2023 grant went to the City of Hutchinson), indicating a narrow local geographic footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest meaningful giving year shows a single recipient receiving the entire observed distribution; across the two-year record there is no evidence of a broader, diverse recipient set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover is limited and no public application process was found; combined with the single large local grant observed, this suggests funding is relationship- or project-driven and that unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
