DAKIN HUMANE SOCIETY DELIVERS EFFECTIVE, INNOVATIVE SERVICES THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ANIMALS IN NEED AND THE PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT THEM. AS A TRUSTED COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER FOR PETS AND THEIR PEOPLE, WE OFFER A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT TOUCH THE (SEE SCH O) LIVES OF NEARLY 20,000 ANIMALS AND PEOPLE A YEAR INCLUDING ADOPTIONS, PET FOOD ASSISTANCE, LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER SURGERY, AFFORDABLE VACCINE AND MEDICAL CLINICS, AND MUCH MORE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $165k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $6k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Exec. Director Director (Operational) Above 90th percentile | $165k | — | — | $6k | $171k $185k |
Public Medical & Education Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $140k $152k |
Veterinarian Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $111k $120k |
Veterinarian Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $104k $112k |
Dir. of Acctg and Finance Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $84k $90k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at DAKIN PIONEER VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY INC 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 5%
from 2023
From $164k in 2023 to $171k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 7%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 5% 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 DAKIN PIONEER VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY INC
What does the Director (Operational) of DAKIN PIONEER VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY INC earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of DAKIN PIONEER VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY INC received $171,273 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Director (Operational) roles among Animal-Related organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at DAKIN PIONEER VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at DAKIN PIONEER VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at DAKIN PIONEER VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are DAKIN PIONEER VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, DAKIN PIONEER VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY INC reported $5.5M in total revenue and $5.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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