Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society owns and operates the cheyenne mountain zoo. A leader in conservation, captive breeding and animal care, the zoo connects people with wildlife and wild places through experiences that inspire action. A leader in the community, its purpose is to educate people and provide first class animal experiences that bring people into the awe and wonder of animals and the natural world, resulting in action toward species conservation and the environment. We work to secure a bright future for our captive collections, wildlife and wild places by encouraging direct community action, managing and breeding imperiled species, and participating in field conservation programs that will benefit from our unique skills and abilities. Cheyenne mountain zoo's flagship conservation species are black-footed ferrets, Wyoming toads, orangutans, panama amphibians, and african elephants, rhinos, and giraffes.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society at a glance
- Total assets
- $145,797,216
- +7.5% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $34,386,132
- -19.6% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $2,251,554
- -16.0% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $28,354,469
- +12.3% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Endowment Fund Coloardo Springs, CO | To invest in Endowment | $500,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $145,797,216 | $34,386,132 | $28,354,469 | — | — | $2,251,554 |
| 2025 | $135,584,583 | $42,790,405 | $25,243,166 | — | — | $2,681,721 |
| 2024 | $116,465,047 | $32,534,297 | $24,096,181 | — | — | $2,390,941 |
| 2023 | $106,650,927 | $28,893,589 | $22,546,476 | — | — | $1,043,481 |
| 2022 | $100,343,807 | $34,446,722 | $20,714,634 | $500,000 | 1 | $-52,166 |
| 2021 | $87,890,490 | $26,014,485 | $16,166,396 | — | — | $173,669 |
| 2020 | $76,276,222 | $20,597,161 | $17,056,466 | — | — | $283,960 |
About Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society
Based on IRS filings
Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $145.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $2.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society is led by Robert L. Chastain III, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 9 of 39 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robert L. Chastain III
President
President & CEO → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$310K (2020) → $462K (2026)
Ann Naughton
Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelley Parker
Director of Development
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$100K (2023) → $138K (2026)
Justin Weis
Senior Director of Op
On filings since 2025
40 hrs/week
$111K (2025) → $118K (2026)
Miriam Shalabi-Lopez
It Director
New on the 2026 filing
40 hrs/week
$118K (2026)
Betsy Sobral
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Kleiner
Director Sin
Director → Director Sin, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Anderson
Director Sin
Director → Director Sin, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Winegar
Director Thr
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Director Thr, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hans Mueh
Director Sin
Director → Director Thr, 2025
Director Thr → Director Sin, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Kratt
Director Thr
Director → Director Thr, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Carpenter
Director Thr
Director → Director Thr, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Veitch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Miller
Director Thr
Director → Director Thr, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vic Andrews
Director Sin
Director → Director Thr, 2025
Director Thr → Director Sin, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine H. Loo
Honorary Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susie Burghart
Honorary Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Jimenez
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Domangue
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Raymond
Director Thr
Director → Director Thr, 2026
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Eberhart
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geoff Lawhorn
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Brooks
Director Thr
Director → Director Thr, 2026
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Ackerman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Trujillo
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greta Johnson
Director
Director Sin → Director, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacey Sharping
Director
Director Sin → Director, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Davis Tutt
Director Sin
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joelle Shreves
Director Sin
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Suggs
Director Sin
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy French
Vice President Finance
Vice President of Finance → Vice President Finance, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $193K (2026)
Tracey Gazibara
Executive Vi
Vice President of Philanthropy & Marketing → Vice President Philanthr, 2023
Vice President Philanthr → Executive Vi, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$159K (2020) → $139K (2026)
Jeff Halter
Vice President Animal Ca
Vice President of Animal Care → Vice President Animal Ca, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$104K (2021) → $140K (2026)
Dave Ruhl
Executive Vi
Vice President of Operations & Campus Planning → Vice President Ops & Plan, 2023
Vice President Ops & Plan → Executive Vi, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$133K (2022) → $198K (2026)
Eric Klaphake
Head Veterin
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$111K (2024) → $127K (2026)
Mike Edmonds
Vice Chair
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peri Faricy
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tia Ferguson
Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Schneider
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Susan Johnson (2020–2025) — Director Thr
- Former: Jeanie Baratono (2023–2025) — Director Thr
- Former: Jenny Koch (2023–2025) — Director of Marke
- Former: Sally Vietch (2024–2025) — Director
- Former: Brenda Whitlock (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: J. L. Austgen (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Ken Keene (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Fortune (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Marsha Fogarty (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Amy Bales (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Liza Dadone (2020–2023) — Vice President Mission
- Former: Lynn Janeczek (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mari Sinton-Martinez (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sue Switzer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Barbara Kalbi (2023) — Director
- Former: Barbra Kalbli (2022) — Director
- Former: Nancy Hochman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sue Sallee (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Edwin Bedford (2021) — Vice President of Operations
- Former: Caro Gardiner (2020) — Director
- Former: Ed Bedford (2020) — Vice President of Operations
- Former: Ed Gleason (2020) — Director
- Former: Glenna French (2020) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Finley-Fortune (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $462K, to Robert L Chastain III (President &). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society
How large is Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society?
Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society reported $145.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $34.4M.
What is Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society?
Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Colorado Springs, CO. It holds $145.8M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society operate?
Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society's EIN?
Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0407039. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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