FOUNDED IN 1877, AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION, DBA AMERICAN HUMANE - FIRST TO SERVE (AMERICAN HUMANE) IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THE SAFETY, WELFARE AND WELL-BEING OF ANIMALS. OUR LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS ARE FIRST TO SERVE IN PROMOTING AND NURTURING THE BONDS BETWEEN ANIMALS AND HUMANS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $518k
- Bonus
- $173k
- Other
- $23k
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $358k
- Bonus
- $46k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $303k
- Bonus
- $750
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $263k
- Bonus
- $718
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $221k
- Bonus
- $11k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $18k
- Base
- $230k
- Bonus
- $715
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $197k
- Bonus
- $26k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentile | $518k | $173k | $23k | $17k | $745k $817k |
SVP & General Counsel Senior Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $358k | $46k | — | $10k | $429k $470k |
Chief Financial Officer Above 90th percentile | $303k | $750 | — | $17k | $332k $364k |
Chief Development Officer Above 90th percentile | $263k | $718 | — | $17k | $295k $323k |
Chief Veterinary Officer Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentile | $221k | $11k | — | $18k | $261k $286k |
SVP & Chief Operating Officer Above 90th percentile | $230k | $715 | — | $7k | $250k $274k |
Chief Talent Officer Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentile | $197k | $26k | — | $10k | $244k $268k |
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 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION equaled 3% 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.
Up 6%
from 2022
From $703k in 2022 to $745k in 2023.
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 6% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 8%.
- Senior Vice President pay rose 14% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 1149% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION received $745,352 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION reported $28.1M in total revenue and $26.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
Compare any role, sector, or revenue band
Build your own benchmark from millions of reported positions.
Learn More About Nonprofit Compensation
Guides to help you understand and use this data
Nonprofit CFO Salary
What nonprofit CFOs earn, what drives the number, and how to use public compensation data in a job search or negotiation.
Read moreNonprofit COO Salary
What nonprofit COOs earn, what drives the number, and how to use public compensation data in a job search or board decision.
Read moreNonprofit Executive Director Salary
What nonprofit executive directors earn, what drives the number, and how to use public compensation data whether you are a candidate, a current ED, or a board member.
Read more