THE FOUNDATION SHALL FURTHER EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS RELATING TO ZOOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES, ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN ZOOLOGICAL FACILITIES, PROVIDE FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CARE OF SPECIES FOR DISPLAY AND STUDY, AND ENGAGE IN COLLATERAL ACTIVITIES CONSISTENT WITH SUCH PROGRAMS IN THE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI AREA.
Executive compensation, broken down
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.
- Base
- $165k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $290k
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director (until 9/10/23) Above 90th percentile | $165k | — | $290k | — | $462k $510k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at FRIENDS OF THE ZOO OF KANSAS CITY FOUNDATION 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about FRIENDS OF THE ZOO OF KANSAS CITY FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of FRIENDS OF THE ZOO OF KANSAS CITY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of FRIENDS OF THE ZOO OF KANSAS CITY FOUNDATION received $461,913 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at FRIENDS OF THE ZOO OF KANSAS CITY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at FRIENDS OF THE ZOO OF KANSAS CITY FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at FRIENDS OF THE ZOO OF KANSAS CITY FOUNDATION equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are FRIENDS OF THE ZOO OF KANSAS CITY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, FRIENDS OF THE ZOO OF KANSAS CITY FOUNDATION reported $3.6M in total revenue and $9.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
Compare any role, sector, or revenue band
Build your own benchmark from millions of reported positions.
Learn More About Nonprofit Compensation
Guides to help you understand and use this data
Nonprofit Executive Director Salary
What nonprofit executive directors earn, what drives the number, and how to use public compensation data whether you are a candidate, a current ED, or a board member.
Read moreHow to Look Up Nonprofit Salaries
Two approaches to finding executive compensation at any tax-exempt organization, from raw IRS filings to searchable databases.
Read moreAre Nonprofit Salaries Public?
What IRS Form 990 discloses about executive compensation, who has to report it, and how to look it up.
Read more