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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President and CEO Above 90th percentile | $408k $451k |
Executive Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $281k $310k |
Senior Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $229k $253k |
Vice President Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $202k $223k |
Vice President Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $199k $220k |
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $169k $187k |
Vice President Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $164k $181k |
Director Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $162k $179k |
Director Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $150k $166k |
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 40 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at INDIANAPOLIS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC equaled 1% 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 INDIANAPOLIS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of INDIANAPOLIS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of INDIANAPOLIS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC received $408,251 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 INDIANAPOLIS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at INDIANAPOLIS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at INDIANAPOLIS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are INDIANAPOLIS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, INDIANAPOLIS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC reported $50.1M in total revenue and $40.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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