Our mission is to promote and provide for the humane treatment of cats and dogs in Forsyth County. In support of its mission, the Forsyth Humane Society FHS is committed to achieving a save rate of 90 percent for shelter animals in our county.
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 in North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $122k $133k |
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 17 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Forsyth Humane Society equaled 5% 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 Forsyth Humane Society
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Forsyth Humane Society earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Forsyth Humane Society received $121,833 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations in North Carolina, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Forsyth Humane Society compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations in North Carolina, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Forsyth Humane Society falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Forsyth Humane Society equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are Forsyth Humane Society's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Forsyth Humane Society reported $3.5M in total revenue and $2.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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