The Fossey Fund is dedicated to the conservation and study of gorillas in Africa through a successful, people-centered approach: 1) Providing daily protection to gorillas, 2) Scientific research providing critical data on gorillas and their habitats, 3) Training the next generation of African scientists and conservationists, and 4) Helping local communities address their critical needs.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
- Base
- $220k
- Bonus
- $75k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $152k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $152k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $6k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentile | $220k | $75k | — | $13k | $318k $341k |
Cfao Officer (Unspecified) | $152k | $15k | — | $12k | $186k $200k |
Chief Philanthropy Officer Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $152k | — | — | $6k | $160k $172k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 22 unpaid individuals.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 5%
from 2022
From $302k in 2022 to $318k in 2023.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 5% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 30%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 24% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Revenue and expenses over time
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
Common questions about Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc received $317,823 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc falls in the top 10%.
What are Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc reported $11M in total revenue and $8.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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