Does Indianapolis Zoo donate to fundraisers?

Tickets from Indianapolis Zoo can raise a pretty penny. Zoo is a perfect place to bond with family.

The Indianapolis Zoo is pleased to provide support to Indiana nonprofit organizations that assist their target audience. Organizations/Events that aid Indiana families or animal conservation are given priority. To request donation, submit a one-page letter on your non-profit's letterhead with the complete information about your fundraising event, the likely asset to the community, the date of the event, the distribution of tickets and the mailing address for donations to be sent. The letter must be received at least three months in advance before the event date. Company Information: Indianapolis Zoo trademarks and copyrights are owned by: Indianapolis Zoo

Example Response from a Donation Request Submission: Dear Angel Reyes, Our humble thanks to your organization for working hard on enriching the lives of the people in our community. We are happy to inform you that your organization fits perfectly with our commitments to the community. We will donate tickets that are perfect for raffle or silent auction. We are grateful to be part of this amazing project. We wish you all success in this good work. Best of luck! Regards, Donation Committee

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What Indianapolis Zoo donates

Indianapolis Zoo has typically donated: Ticket.

Who can apply

Indianapolis Zoo donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Indianapolis Zoo does not donate to individuals. Indianapolis Zoo does not support events run for profit.

Indianapolis Zoo limits donation requests by area: Regional.

How to apply

Our record of Indianapolis Zoo's requirements reads:

Fill out online form or submit a one-page letter on your organization's letterhead via mail/fax describing the fundraising event, the potential benefit to the community, the date of the event, how tickets will be distributed (e.g., raffle or silent auction) and the address to where the donation should be mailed. (Info can be found on their contact page and clicking Donation Requests.).

When to ask

Indianapolis Zoo states a lead time of 3 months. Count back that far from your event date and send the request no later than then.

Across more than 25,000 fundraising events in our own records over fifteen years, March, April and May are the busiest months for fundraisers, October is the next busiest, and July and December are the quietest.

Work backwards from your event rather than forwards from today, and if your event falls in the spring peak, ask earlier than the stated lead time rather than later.

Common questions

Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to request a donation from Indianapolis Zoo?

Yes. Indianapolis Zoo's donation program is limited to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, so you will need your determination letter and Tax ID before you apply.

How far ahead should we ask Indianapolis Zoo for a donation?

Indianapolis Zoo's stated lead time is 3 months. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.