COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, founded in 1939, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $42.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $17.5M, a strong 41% operating margin.
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.
ANIMAL CARE AND CONSERVATION - TO HOUSE AND DISPLAY AN ANIMAL COLLECTION FOR THE CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND TO PROVIDE SURVIVAL ASSISTANCE FOR SPECIES IN PERIL. WE...
ANIMAL CARE AND CONSERVATION - TO HOUSE AND DISPLAY AN ANIMAL COLLECTION FOR THE CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND TO PROVIDE SURVIVAL ASSISTANCE FOR SPECIES IN PERIL. WE SHARE OUR ENTHUSIASM FOR ANIMALS IN THE HOPES THAT THIS WILL COMPEL OTHERS TO LOVE, RESPECT AND PROTECT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND ITS' INHABITANTS. WE WILL CULTIVATE DEEP APPRECIATION OF WILDLIFE IN OUR VISITORS BY PROVIDING AMAZING OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH OUR ANIMALS, AND WE WILL CONTINUALLY IMPROVE OUR ANIMALS' QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH TRAINING, ENRICHMENT, HEALTH CARE, EXHIBITS AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES - TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO FOSTER AN APPRECIATION AND RESPECT FOR WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES AND TO EDUCATE YOUTH ON THE ECOSYSTEMS OF THE WORLD. OUR EDUCATION...
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES - TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO FOSTER AN APPRECIATION AND RESPECT FOR WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES AND TO EDUCATE YOUTH ON THE ECOSYSTEMS OF THE WORLD. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS CREATE CONNECTIONS TO ANIMALS, NATURE, STAFF AND ZOOS THAT EMPOWER ACTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. WE WANT OUR GUESTS TO BE EXCITED TO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES AND FEELINGS BY OFFERING AN UNSELFCONSCIOUS, COMFORTABLE AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT. IT IS OUR GOAL TO IGNITE PASSION IN THE VERY YOUNG AND FOSTER IT FOR LIFE; WE CONSIDER EVERY STAGE OF LIFE AND OFFER AGE APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $42,790,405 | $32,534,297 | +0.3% |
| Expenses | $25,243,166 | $24,096,181 | +0.0% |
| Net Income | $17,547,239 | $8,438,116 | +1.1% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT L CHASTAIN III | PRESIDENT & | 39.00 |
Officer
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$411,251 | $17,416 | $428,667 |
| KATHY FRENCH | VP FINANCE | 40.00 |
Officer
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$181,665 | $12,982 | $194,647 |
| TRACEY GAZIBARA | EXECUTIVE VI | 40.00 |
Officer
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$210,100 | $13,083 | $223,183 |
| DAVE RUHL | EXECUTIVE VI | 40.00 |
Officer
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$173,657 | $6,103 | $179,760 |
| JEFF HALTER | VP ANIMAL CA | 40.00 |
Highest
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$129,137 | $6,580 | $135,717 |
| JENNY KOCH | DIR OF MARKE | 40.00 |
Highest
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$117,353 | $5,818 | $123,171 |
| KELLEY PARKER | DIR OF DEVEL | 40.00 |
Highest
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$104,358 | $534 | $104,892 |
| DR ERIC KLAPHAKE | HEAD VETERIN | 40.00 |
Highest
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$117,303 | $10,661 | $127,964 |
| JUSTIN WEIS | SR DIR OF OP | 40.00 |
Highest
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$111,241 | $7,801 | $119,042 |
| ANN NAUGHTON | CHAIR | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE EDMONDS | VICE CHAIR | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| PERI FARICY | SECRETARY | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY WINEGAR | TREASURER | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIA FERGUSON | PAST CHAIR | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL ACKERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIANNE BROOKS | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT CARPENTER | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ELIZABETH DOMANGUE | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN EBERHART | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLOS JIMENEZ | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR SIN | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN KRATT | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFF LAWHORN | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TREVOR MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG RAYMOND | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SCHNEIDER | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACEY SHARPING | DIRECTOR SIN | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY SOBRAL | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN TRUJILLO | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY VIETCH | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSIE BURGHART | HONORARY DIR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE H LOO | HONORARY DIR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| VIC ANDREWS | DIRECTOR THR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANIE BARATONO | DIRECTOR THR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR THR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| HANS MUEH | DIRECTOR THR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,790,405 | $25,243,166 | $135,584,583 | $17,547,239 |
| 2024 | $32,534,297 | $24,096,181 | $116,465,047 | $8,438,116 |
| 2023 | $28,893,589 | $22,546,476 | $106,650,927 | $6,347,113 |
| 2022 | $34,446,722 | $20,714,634 | $100,343,807 | $13,732,088 |
| 2021 | $26,014,485 | $16,166,396 | $87,890,490 | $9,848,089 |
| 2020 | $20,597,161 | $17,056,466 | $76,276,222 | $3,540,695 |
| 2019 | $23,671,634 | $16,295,060 | $75,457,493 | $7,376,574 |
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