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Robert Thomas

Director · San Antonio Zoological Society INC

Director at San Antonio Zoological Society INC. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 1 organization on the Form 990 record.

Ambiguous identity This name matches 178 other individuals we could not verify as the same person. Each is kept as a separate record below — treat them as distinct people unless an explicit match is confirmed.
Organizations
1
Roles reported
1
Others who share this name
178

Who this is

Profile

Everything on the left is verified from the IRS filings. The biography on the right is compiled from public web sources and grounded to that filed record.

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Reported as Director of San Antonio Zoological Society INC, based in San Antonio, TX.
Facts extracted directly from each organization's Form 990, Part VII.
Biography Web-sourced

Robert Thomas is a seasoned investment professional with a strong background in philanthropic asset management. He served for 15 years as the Chief Investment Officer for the George Kaiser Family Foundation, where he was responsible for the financial administration and management of its substantial investment portfolio, which was reported at $5 billion.

His work at the foundation focused on supporting initiatives in early childhood education, social services, community health, and civic enhancement. Prior to his tenure at GKFF, Thomas spent a decade as a Portfolio Manager for the Bill Gates Investment Office, also known as Cascade Investment, overseeing externally managed fund relationships.

He joined WestRiver Group as Chief Investment Officer in February 2024, where he now oversees the firm's investment strategy and portfolio.

Compiled from public web sources (2 cited), grounded to the filed record.

Track record

Career & tenure

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Tenure here
joined 2009, left January 2024
Education
  • Claremont McKenna College · Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Magna Cum Laude
  • CFA Charterholder

Affiliations

Organizations

San Antonio Zoological Society INC Director · $42.4M revenue · San Antonio, TXTO FOSTER APPRECIATION AND CONCERN FOR ALL LIVING THINGS.Filed FY2022 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

Disambiguation

Other people named Robert Thomas

Different individuals who share this name, separated by IRS Schedule R, mailing address, and shared-board evidence. The 990 carries no person identifier, so some may still be the same person. Showing 60 of 178 (most roles first).

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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Phoenix, AZAhwatukee Recreation Center INC
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Bryan, TXFriends of Chamber Music
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Houston, TXBayou Preservation Association INC
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Florence, SCMcLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee INC
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Albuquerque, NMNew Mexico Dream Center
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Fairfax Station, VAThomas Fund
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Sheffield, MASheffield Land Trust INC
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Brooklyn, NYYouth Rescue Mission Foundation
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Houston, TXAir Alliance Houston
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Detroit, MIBfdi Educational Service INC
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Lansing, MIMichigan State Chamber of Commerce
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Hanover, PAGolden Visions Adult Day Servies and Community Senior Center
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Lexington, KYLexington Theatre Company
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Appomattox, VAAppomattox County Farm Bureau
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Jacksonville, ILJacksonville Area Museum Foundation
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Charlottesville, VAIndependent Order of Odd Fellows
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · New York, NYGlobal Action to Prevent War and Armed Conflict INC
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Lorain, OHLorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Nashville, TNOur Pride Encompasses Nashville
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Gainesville, FLSouthwest Advocacy Group
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Coraopolis, PAForest Grove Sportsmen's Assoc
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Indianapolis, INHoosier Owners and Providers for the Elderly INC
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Orlando, FLBoard of Laser Safety INC
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Wichita, KSUnited Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Tampa, FLLowry Park Zoological Society of Tampa INC
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Bloomington, INAmerican Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Tulsa, OKUndercroft Montessori School INC
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · North Logan, UTCache Education Foundation
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Baltimore, MDBaltimore Public Markets Corporation
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Chambersburg, PAFirst Start Partnerships for Children and Families INC
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Washington, DCParalyzed Veterans of America Spinal Cord Research Foundation
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Quincy, MASquantum Yacht Club
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Bismarck, NDNorth Dakota Bar Foundation INC
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Bella Vista, ARConvocations International INC
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Clinton, SCPresbyterian College
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Fort Smith, ARArkansas Valley Habitat for Humanity
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Worcester, MANew Americans Community Development Corporation
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Baltimore, MDLexington Market INC
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Humboldt, AZDewey-Humboldt Historical Society
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Greensburg, PATricity Meals on Wheels INC
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Covina, CAAutomatic Musical Instrument Collectors Association
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · White Marsh, MDWhite Marsh Volunteer Fire Company INC
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Tulsa, OKGeorge Kaiser Family Foundation
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · St Clair Shores, MICarpathia Club INC
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Amesbury, MAAmesbury Youth Funding INC
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Lansing, MIMichigan Chamber Litigation Center
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Lewisville, ARLafayette and Miller Missionary Baptist District Association
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · San Antonio, TXOperation Homefront INC
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Florence, SCHabitat for Humanity International INC
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Seattle, WAPTA Alki Seattle Council 6-15-25
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Chicago, ILThe Chicago Help Initiative
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Fort Myers, FLThe Lee County Jewish Federation INC
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Philadelphia, PAPhiladelphia Ship Preservation Guild
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Allentown, PALehigh Valley Hospital
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Albuquerque, NMAsrt Foundation
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Orlando, FLLaser Institute of America
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Gallup, NMBenevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Washington, DCRadio Television News Directors Association
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Marshalltown, IAFrank Pierce Trust
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Robert Thomas 1 organization · Hamilton, MTRavalli County Economic Development Authority

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Serves alongside

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Timothy Morrow
Chief Executive Director · FY2024
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Tim Morrow
Executive Director · FY2020
$346K
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Jesus Jesse Vargas
Chief Operations Officer · FY2024
$262K
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Jenny Friend
Chief Financial Officer · FY2024
$202K
J
Jesus Vargas
Chief Operations Officer · FY2022
$191K
J
Julie Gross
Chief Development Officer · FY2024
$176K
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Kevin Sugre
Director of Corporate Partnerships · FY2024
$159K
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Dante Fenolio
VP of Conservation · FY2024
$155K
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Alan Kardon
VP of Animal Care · FY2023
$151K
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Robert Cole
VP of Finance (until 5/25/2023) · FY2023
$148K
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Hope Roth
VP of Marketing · FY2024
$133K
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Traci Lewand
Chief Experience Officer · FY2024
$125K

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Public data from IRS Form 990 e-file & the Business Master File. Individuals appear here because they were named as an officer, director, or key employee on a nonprofit's Form 990; people are grouped by name plus corroborating evidence (Schedule R, shared address, shared board members). · philanthropy.org