The mission of Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory is to promote conservation of raptors and other birds in the Western Lake Superior Region through research, education, and stewardship.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations in Minnesota.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $72k $77k |
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 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at HAWK RIDGE BIRD OBSERVATORY INC equaled 19% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
Based on 3,519 animal-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 5%
from 2023
From $68k in 2023 to $72k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 70%.
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 HAWK RIDGE BIRD OBSERVATORY INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of HAWK RIDGE BIRD OBSERVATORY INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of HAWK RIDGE BIRD OBSERVATORY INC received $71,744 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations in Minnesota, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at HAWK RIDGE BIRD OBSERVATORY INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations in Minnesota, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at HAWK RIDGE BIRD OBSERVATORY INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at HAWK RIDGE BIRD OBSERVATORY INC equaled 19% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are HAWK RIDGE BIRD OBSERVATORY INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, HAWK RIDGE BIRD OBSERVATORY INC reported $450k in total revenue and $381k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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