TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF ARCTIC, SUB-ARCTIC AND LIKE-CLIMATE SPECIES THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT. THE ZOO PROVIDES REHABILITATION AND SHELTER FOR INJURED AND ABANDONED ANIMALS. THE FACILITY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC YEAR ROUND.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $131k $142k |
Chief Business Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $81k $88k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Urban Alaska metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at ALASKA ZOO equaled 4% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about ALASKA ZOO
What does the Chief Executive Officer of ALASKA ZOO earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of ALASKA ZOO received $130,759 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at ALASKA ZOO compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at ALASKA ZOO falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at ALASKA ZOO equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are ALASKA ZOO's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, ALASKA ZOO reported $3M in total revenue and $3.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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