The Oregon Zoo Foundation
To foster community pride and involvement in the Oregon zoo and to secure financial support for the zoo's conservation, education and animal well-being programs.
The Oregon Zoo Foundation at a glance
In short: The Oregon Zoo Foundation gave $7.4M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $7.4M), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,382,108
- -17.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,382,108
- -17.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,382,108
- Total assets
- $26,587,508
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Oregon Zoo Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Oregon Zoo Foundation
Who The Oregon Zoo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oregon Zoo ($7.4M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Oregon Zoo Foundation gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5.2M (2022) to $9.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $7.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Zoo Portland, OR | Oregon Zoo Operation, Programs, Capital Projects | $7,382,108 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,587,508 | $10,717,410 | $10,570,938 | $7,382,108 | 1 | $673,787 |
| 2024 | $24,547,388 | $12,384,812 | $12,662,076 | $8,986,372 | 1 | $574,666 |
| 2023 | $22,916,974 | $11,669,777 | $9,933,651 | $6,753,598 | 1 | $424,755 |
| 2022 | $18,846,642 | $10,046,812 | $8,045,714 | $5,199,285 | 1 | $319,617 |
| 2021 | $19,530,543 | $8,440,344 | $9,155,585 | $6,627,471 | 1 | $204,454 |
About The Oregon Zoo Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Oregon Zoo Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $26.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7.4M. Net investment income was $674K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Oregon Zoo Foundation is led by Sharla Settlemier, Interim Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 5 of 33 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharla Settlemier
Interim Executive Director
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2023
Immediate Past Chair → Interim Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$72K (2025)
Christine Alexander
Director of Membership
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$107K (2024) → $123K (2025)
Kristine Caldicott
Director of Finance & Operations
Controller → Director of Finance & Operations, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$104K (2024) → $130K (2025)
Maria Reyes
Director of Development
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$111K (2024) → $132K (2025)
Allen Kim
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Wegner
Trustee
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Horner
Trustee
Secretary → Treasurer & Secretary, 2022
Treasurer & Secretary → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josef Kiesenhofer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Jo Visenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Hanna
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Niels Marquardt
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Hartnett
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Christensen
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Bobadilla-Laureles
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Wade
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Zejdlik
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nina Harrington
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Peterson
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yang Yang
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Nyssen
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Hammond
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hope Alabi
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Martin
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Hull
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler James
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Rider
Former Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$195K (2025)
Charissa Anderson
Vice Chair
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Overhage
Immediate Past Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2023
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Billings-Yun
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allegra Hodges
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lance Inouye
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Julie Fitzgerald (2021–2024) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Ruth Walkowski (2021–2024) — Director of Finance
- Former: Bandana Shrestha (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Tom Hughes (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Kim Vansyoc (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Becky Tymchuk (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Randy Tesar (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Bob Maloney (2021–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Jinn Brunk (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Katharine Coakley (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kim Van Syoc (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Laura Imeson (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Nan Heim (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Nidhi Thakar (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Raimund Grube (2021–2022) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Sigrid Button (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: David Brewer (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Bragg (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Debby Deering (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Tracey Clark (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $195K, to Jennifer Rider (Former Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Oregon Zoo Foundation
How much does The Oregon Zoo Foundation give each year?
The Oregon Zoo Foundation gave $7.4M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $9.0M across 1 grant.
How large is The Oregon Zoo Foundation?
The Oregon Zoo Foundation reported $26.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.7M.
What is The Oregon Zoo Foundation?
The Oregon Zoo Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, OR. It holds $26.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Oregon Zoo Foundation operate?
The Oregon Zoo Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is The Oregon Zoo Foundation's EIN?
The Oregon Zoo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0718337. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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