The mission of Canine Classmates is to encourage and improve literacy and socialization skills for struggling and at-risk pre-K through 5th grade students through pairing mentors and trained service dogs in a one-on-one program that is positive, nurturing and motivational. The students selected by their teachers are behind in reading skills, have behavioral issues or other special needs. The mentors work with each student for approximately 30 minutes once a week.
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 in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO Median to 75th percentile | $70k $76k |
Development Director Below 10th percentilevs Animal-Related peers nationwide | $41k $45k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CANINE CLASSMATES equaled 41% 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 45%
from 2022
From $48k in 2022 to $70k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 45% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 17%.
- Chief Development Officer pay rose 57% 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 CANINE CLASSMATES
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CANINE CLASSMATES earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of CANINE CLASSMATES received $69,833 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations in Texas, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CANINE CLASSMATES compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CANINE CLASSMATES falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CANINE CLASSMATES equaled 41% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are CANINE CLASSMATES's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CANINE CLASSMATES reported $175k in total revenue and $170k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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