American Bird Conservancy (ABC) takes bold action to conserve wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. Inspired by the wonder of birds, we achieve lasting results for the bird species most in need while also benefiting human communities, biodiversity, and the planet's fragile climate. Our every action is underpinned by science, strengthened by partnerships, and rooted in the belief that diverse perspectives yield stronger results. Founded as a nonprofit organization in 1994, ABC remains committed to safeguarding birds for generations to come.
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
- $310k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $34k
- Base
- $233k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $209
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $184k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $936
- Benefits
- $15k
- Base
- $164k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $214
- Benefits
- $34k
- Base
- $177k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $649
- Benefits
- $21k
- Base
- $145k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $221
- Benefits
- $30k
- Base
- $147k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $758
- Benefits
- $30k
- Base
- $126k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $50k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $167k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $516
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Above 90th percentilevs Animal-Related peers in Virginia | $310k | — | $2k | $34k | $348k $370k |
VP Development Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $233k | — | $209 | — | $235k $249k |
VP Great Lakes Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $184k | — | $936 | $15k | $202k $214k |
VP International Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $164k | — | $214 | $34k | $201k $213k |
VP Communications Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $177k | — | $649 | $21k | $199k $212k |
VP of Operations and Board Secretary Board President Above 90th percentile | $145k | — | $221 | $30k | $178k $189k |
VP North American Birds Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $147k | — | $758 | $30k | $178k $189k |
CFO (part Year) 75th to 90th percentile | $126k | — | $50k | — | $176k $186k |
VP of Finance Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $167k | — | $516 | — | $170k $180k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 13 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at American Bird Conservancy equaled 1% 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.
Climbed 24%
over 3 years
From $282k in 2021 to $348k in 2024.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 24% from 2021 to 2024, while revenue rose 30%.
- Board Vice President pay rose 31% from 2021 to 2024.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 18% from 2021 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about American Bird Conservancy
What does the Chief Executive Officer of American Bird Conservancy earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of American Bird Conservancy received $348,026 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations in Virginia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at American Bird Conservancy compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations in Virginia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at American Bird Conservancy falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at American Bird Conservancy equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are American Bird Conservancy's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, American Bird Conservancy reported $27M in total revenue and $29.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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