TO SAVE LIVES AND BENEFIT THE WELLBEING OF PETS AND THEIR PEOPLE WITH KINDNESS, INNOVATION, AND LEADERSHIP.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations in California.
- Base
- $176k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $4k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $176k | — | — | $4k | $180k $197k |
Veterinarian Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $137k $150k |
Director of Development 25th percentile to medianvs Animal-Related peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $132k $145k |
Veterinarian Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $121k $133k |
Former Director of Finance Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentilevs Animal-Related peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $119k $130k |
Current Director of Finance 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $15k $16k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at HUMANE SOCIETY OF SONOMA COUNTY equaled 3% 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 22%
from 2022
From $147k in 2022 to $180k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 21% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 21%.
- Chief Development Officer pay rose 19% from 2022 to 2023.
- Director (Operational) pay fell 19% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about HUMANE SOCIETY OF SONOMA COUNTY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of HUMANE SOCIETY OF SONOMA COUNTY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of HUMANE SOCIETY OF SONOMA COUNTY received $179,664 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at HUMANE SOCIETY OF SONOMA COUNTY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at HUMANE SOCIETY OF SONOMA COUNTY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at HUMANE SOCIETY OF SONOMA COUNTY equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are HUMANE SOCIETY OF SONOMA COUNTY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, HUMANE SOCIETY OF SONOMA COUNTY reported $4.7M in total revenue and $5.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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