Advocate and contribute to the improvement of California Wildlife Habitat, Educational Programs, and continuation of our Hunting Heritage.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Project Manager Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $147k $161k |
CFO 25th percentile to median | $110k $120k |
CEO 10th to 25th percentile | $28k $31k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 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 California Deer Association 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.
Held roughly steady
over 2 years
From $141k in 2021 to $147k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Project Manager pay rose 47% from 2021 to 2023, while revenue rose 118%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay fell 80% from 2021 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about California Deer Association
What does the Project Manager of California Deer Association earn?
In 2023, the Project Manager of California Deer Association received $147,234 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Project Manager roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Project Manager pay at California Deer Association compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Project Manager at California Deer Association falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at California Deer Association equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are California Deer Association's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, California Deer Association reported $11.3M in total revenue and $10M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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