The mission of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is to inspire compassion for all living things, to provide shelter to animals in need, and to promote adoptions, animal welfare, and responsible pet ownership. Our belief that all animals deserve love and care, and that supporting people AND pets enriches our community, is the motivation that fuels our mission.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $172k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $839
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentilevs Animal-Related peers in Virginia | $172k | — | — | $839 | $179k $197k |
Director of Finance Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $121k $132k |
Chief Operating Officer & 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $120k $132k |
Director of Engagement Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $114k $125k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Animal Welfare League of Alexandria equaled 5% 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 14%
from 2022
From $158k in 2022 to $179k 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 14% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 48%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay fell 1% from 2022 to 2023.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 13% 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 Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Animal Welfare League of Alexandria earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Animal Welfare League of Alexandria received $179,351 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations in Virginia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Animal Welfare League of Alexandria compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations in Virginia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Animal Welfare League of Alexandria falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Animal Welfare League of Alexandria equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are Animal Welfare League of Alexandria's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Animal Welfare League of Alexandria reported $4.5M in total revenue and $3.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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