THE FOUNDATIONS CHARITABLE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS & FACILITIES FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF ANIMALS, INCLUDING THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS AND THE TREATMENT OR CURE OF DESEASED OR INJURED ANIMALS. ALSO TO OPERATE AND MANAGE AN ANIMAL SHELTER PURSUANT TO AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CHECOTAH OKLAHOMA.
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 nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $30k $32k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at HAPPY PAWS FOUNDATION equaled 18% 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 HAPPY PAWS FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of HAPPY PAWS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of HAPPY PAWS FOUNDATION received $29,664 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Animal-Related organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at HAPPY PAWS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at HAPPY PAWS FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at HAPPY PAWS FOUNDATION equaled 18% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are HAPPY PAWS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, HAPPY PAWS FOUNDATION reported $160k in total revenue and $168k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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