Civil Litigation
Jul. 8, 2025
LA battles donor group over zoo endowment control, nonprofit appeals
Los Angeles judge restricts GLAZA's fundraising, requiring city approval. The city claims GLAZA acts as its fiduciary, while GLAZA, an independent nonprofit, appeals, arguing donor intent protection.
A Los Angeles judge has limited the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association's ability to raise or use funds without city approval under an interim agreement, while the city takes bids from other zoo organizations.
The city argues that the association, known as GLAZA, was acting as a fiduciary for the zoo, while GLAZA maintains it is an independent nonprofit.
The organization also says the city is trying to seize GLAZA's endowment raised from donors who did not choose...
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