DORCHESTER PAWS OPERATES THE ANIMAL SHELTER FOR DORCHESTER COUNTY, PROVIDES HOUSING FOR IMPOUNDED AND OWNER SURRENDERED ANIMALS, PROVIDES CARE, MAINTENANCE, PLACEMENT OF SUCH ANIMALS, MANAGES A SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM, FOSTER CARE PROGRAM AND A COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $71k $78k |
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 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at DORCHESTER PAWS equaled 4% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about DORCHESTER PAWS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of DORCHESTER PAWS earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of DORCHESTER PAWS received $70,969 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at DORCHESTER PAWS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at DORCHESTER PAWS falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at DORCHESTER PAWS equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are DORCHESTER PAWS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, DORCHESTER PAWS reported $2.7M in total revenue and $1.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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