Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society
Cheyenne Mountain Zoological
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Visit America's mountain Zoo. Named #2 Best Zoo. Do more than watch; hand-feed giraffes and budgies, up-close animal experiences and family fun. Find the best views of Cheyenne Mountain and Colorado Springs.
Cmz connects people with wildlife and wild places through experiences that inspire action.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 15 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2026 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 16,398 animal welfare charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 40,473 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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Filing history
10 years on file from IRS Form 990: revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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US donations are tax-deductible. Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society is a registered 501(c)(3). Donors outside the US should check local rules or whether an equivalency-determination letter exists.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership & board
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Joint first of 40,473 animal welfare charities in the United States on integrity score
The highest integrity score in this cohort (90/100). Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar animal welfare charities in United States.
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Frequently asked questions about Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society
Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Colorado Springs, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1939 and has been operating for 87 years. Its EIN is 840407039. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $34M in annual revenue. 58 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society's President &, Robert L Chastain III, received $462,472 in reported compensation in its most recent filing (2026). This figure comes straight from the organization's official filing and covers salary plus other reportable pay. Executive pay generally scales with the size and complexity of a nonprofit, so it is best read alongside the organization's revenue and what it does.
Based on official filings, Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society has $34M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for animal welfare charities in United States. Administrative costs account for 13% of expenses. Fundraising costs represent 4%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Visit America's mountain Zoo. Named #2 Best Zoo. Do more than watch; hand-feed giraffes and budgies, up-close animal experiences and family fun. Find the best views of Cheyenne Mountain and Colorado Springs. Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1939.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $34M in annual revenue. The organization has 58 disclosed officers and directors.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 840407039. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society is located in Colorado Springs, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1939 and has been active for 87 years.
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Quick facts about Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society
- What is Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society?
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society is an animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Colorado Springs, United States. Visit America's mountain Zoo. Named #2 Best Zoo. Do more than watch; hand-feed giraffes and budgies, up-close animal experiences and family fun. Find the best views of Cheyenne Mountain and Colorado Springs.
- When was Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society founded?
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society was founded in 1939.
- Who leads Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society?
- Robert L Chastain III serves as President &.
- Where is Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society located?
- Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, United States.
- What is Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2026 is $34.4 million. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society trustworthy?
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 840407039.
- What is Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society's website?
- http://www.cmzoo.org
- Are donations to Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society tax-deductible?
- Yes. Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, so donations from US taxpayers are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.