THE MAIN FOCUS OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO SUPPORT DOG RESCUE AND CANINE SURVIVAL PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE NEEDS AND ASSISTANCE OF OTHER ANIMALS. DONATIONS ARE CONTRIBUTED TO LOCAL AND STATE-SIDE NONPROFIT ANIMAL RESCUE AND WELFARE GROUPS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $50k $53k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $42k $46k |
President & CEO 10th to 25th percentile | $37k $40k |
Secretary Secretary (Operational) Below 10th percentile | $5k $5k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CAUSE FOR PAWS LINCOLN equaled 11% 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 7%
from 2023
From $46k in 2023 to $50k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay rose 7% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 9%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay fell 16% from 2023 to 2024.
- Secretary (Operational) pay fell 55% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CAUSE FOR PAWS LINCOLN
What does the Board Member of CAUSE FOR PAWS LINCOLN earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of CAUSE FOR PAWS LINCOLN received $49,606 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Animal-Related organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at CAUSE FOR PAWS LINCOLN compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at CAUSE FOR PAWS LINCOLN falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CAUSE FOR PAWS LINCOLN equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are CAUSE FOR PAWS LINCOLN's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CAUSE FOR PAWS LINCOLN reported $474k in total revenue and $446k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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