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.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $338k
- Bonus
- $73k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $187k
- Bonus
- $23k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $162k
- Bonus
- $20k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $155k
- Bonus
- $19k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $6k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & Above 90th percentilevs Animal-Related peers in Colorado | $338k | $73k | — | $17k | $429k $456k |
Executive Vi Officer (Unspecified) | $187k | $23k | — | $13k | $223k $238k |
VP Finance Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $162k | $20k | — | $13k | $195k $207k |
Executive Vi Officer (Unspecified) | $155k | $19k | — | $6k | $180k $191k |
VP Animal Ca Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $136k $144k |
Head Veterin Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $128k $136k |
Dir of Marke Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $123k $131k |
Sr Dir of Op Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $119k $127k |
Dir of Devel Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $105k $112k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 27 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
Based on 3,692 animal-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 33%
from 2023
From $641k in 2023 to $429k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 33% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 32%.
- Vice President pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Vice President pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY received $428,667 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations in Colorado: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations in Colorado, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY reported $42.8M in total revenue and $25.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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