Your gifts benefit the Zoo by providing ongoing financial support that ensures the health and well-being of all the animals at the Zoo and provides for education and outreach, conservation, animal welfare programs, and capital improvement projects. Here are a few frequently asked questions about donating, but please don’t hesitate to contact us at 517-244-8042 if this FAQ run down doesn’t resolve your questions.
What are the various ways I can donate?
Donations can be made online, by phone, or by mail.
- To make an online donation, please use our handy online form.
- To make a secured donation by phone, please call the Development Department at 517-244-8042.
- To make a donation by mail, please make checks payable to Potter Park Zoological Society and mail to:
Potter Park Zoological Society
Attn: Development Department
1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
Lansing, MI 48912.
Please be sure to include a return address to receive a letter indicating that this donation is tax-deductible.
I’d like to have my employer match my donation to the Zoo…how do I do that?
Many companies support charitable giving by matching employee donations—are you making the most of this benefit to increase the impact of your contribution? To learn more, visit this page for more information.
What’s the difference between Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park Zoological Society?
The Potter Park Zoological Society is a private, 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization that supports Potter Park Zoo. When you donate to the Society, you can receive tax benefits because of our nonprofit status, but your gift is going to support all the great programs at the zoo – from animal care to education!
What’s the Potter Park Zoological Society’s federal EIN? (sometimes needed for your financial records)
Our EIN is 38-2153808.
Who do I contact if I have more specific donation questions?
Erin O’Rourke is our Fund Development Specialist. Erin can help with questions related to general donations, adopt-an-animal, meet-and-greets, Trim-A-Tree, and issues like address changes. She can be reached at eorourke@ingham.org.
Merritt Frey is our Donor Engagement Specialist. Merritt can help with questions related to major gifts, capital gifts, planned or Legacy Society gifts, corporate giving, and Species Sponsorships. She can be reached at mfrey@ingham.org.
