THE KANSAS CITY ZOO & AQUARIUM CONNECTS ALL PEOPLE TO EACH OTHER AND THE NATURAL WORLD TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING, APPRECIATION, AND CONSERVATION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $304k
- Bonus
- $50k
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $250k
- Bonus
- $25k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- —
- Bonus
- $250k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $197k
- Bonus
- $19k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $22k
- Base
- $147k
- Bonus
- $13k
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $143k
- Bonus
- $13k
- Other
- $814
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $133k
- Bonus
- $13k
- Other
- $463
- Benefits
- $28k
- Base
- $130k
- Bonus
- $13k
- Other
- $521
- Benefits
- $26k
- Base
- $131k
- Bonus
- $12k
- Other
- $735
- Benefits
- $19k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director/ceo Above 90th percentile | $304k | $50k | $1k | $9k | $378k |
Chief Operating Officer Above 90th percentile | $250k | $25k | $2k | $12k | $301k |
Former CEO Former Officer/director/trustee 75th to 90th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | — | $250k | — | — | $250k |
Chief People Officer Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $197k | $19k | $2k | $22k | $240k |
Director of Veterinary Hea Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $147k | $13k | $1k | $17k | $184k |
Dir of Development & Gov a Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $143k | $13k | $814 | $17k | $180k |
Director of Finance 75th to 90th percentile | $133k | $13k | $463 | $28k | $180k |
Director of Marketing Above 90th percentile | $130k | $13k | $521 | $26k | $175k |
Director of Guest Services Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $131k | $12k | $735 | $19k | $169k |
Plus 27 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI equaled 0.7% 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.
Down 2%
from 2023
From $385k in 2023 to $378k in 2024.
Director (Operational) pay fell 2% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 14%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 2% from 2023 to 2024.
- Key Employee pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024.
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 OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI
What does the Director (Operational) of FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI received $378,411 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Director (Operational) roles among Animal-Related organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI reported $53.6M in total revenue and $51.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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