To provide avian research, education and conservation along the Pennsylvania shoreline of Lake Erie. The organization is dedicated to fostering enthusiasm for birds and conservation through ornithological research and public engagements.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $22k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
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| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Former Exec. Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $22k | — | — | — | $22k $24k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at ERIE BIRD OBSERVATORY equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
Based on 3,519 animal-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 10%
from 2023
From $25k in 2023 to $22k 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about ERIE BIRD OBSERVATORY
What does the Board Member of ERIE BIRD OBSERVATORY earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of ERIE BIRD OBSERVATORY received $22,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Animal-Related organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at ERIE BIRD OBSERVATORY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at ERIE BIRD OBSERVATORY falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at ERIE BIRD OBSERVATORY equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are ERIE BIRD OBSERVATORY's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, ERIE BIRD OBSERVATORY reported $255k in total revenue and $192k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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