Friends Of The Bergen County Zoo Incorporated
Official website of the Friends of the Bergen County Zoo, a 501(c)(3) that raises funds and runs membership, donation, sponsorship, and event programs to support the Bergen County Zoological Park.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A zoo or conservation program seeking a modest, project-specific grant (roughly $5K–$10K) for species conservation or related zoo projects.
Good Fit
- • A discrete conservation project tied to captive or field work for a particular species.
- • A fiscally sound proposal with a modest budget in the mid-thousands.
- • Clear alignment with zoo-based conservation or education missions.
- • Willingness to engage through a brief direct inquiry to the listed contact.
Geography
Observed grants have gone to multiple out-of-state zoos (Florida and Texas) while the foundation is based in New Jersey, indicating multi-state but still limited geographic reach.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year only one distinct recipient was funded and the three-year record shows just two different grantees total, so the observed recipient set is small.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows different recipients across years (no repeat grantees), suggesting occasional new entrants, but the funder issues only a single selective grant in observed years and posts no formal application instructions, so openness cannot be confirmed as broad.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
