SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF A ZOO FOR THE EDUCATION AND ENJOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN AND VISITING CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & 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.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President/zoo Director Board President Above 90th percentile | $99k $105k |
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 13 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC equaled 1% 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 13%
from 2023
From $88k in 2023 to $99k in 2024.
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.
Board President pay rose 13% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 7%.
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 FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC
What does the Board President of FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC earn?
In 2024, the Board President of FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC received $98,641 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Animal-Related organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board President at FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC reported $6.8M in total revenue and $7.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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