THE WILDS IS A CONSERVATION CENTER AND SAFARI PARK OPERATING AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION ON NEARLY 10,000-ACRES IN SOUTHEASTERN OHIO. THE WILDS SPECIALIZES IN HIGH-QUALITY RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT FOCUS ON CONNECTING PEOPLE AND WILD ANIMALS IN A NATURAL SETTING, ULTIMATELY ACHIEVING THE MISSION OF EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND SAVING WILDLIFE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $177k
- Bonus
- $16k
- Other
- $252
- Benefits
- $15k
- Base
- $127k
- Bonus
- $12k
- Other
- $477
- Benefits
- $15k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vice President Above 90th percentile | $177k | $16k | $252 | $15k | $218k $235k |
Director of Animal Health Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $127k | $12k | $477 | $15k | $160k $172k |
Chief Executive Officer Median to 75th percentilevs Animal-Related peers in Ohio | — | — | — | — | $93k $100k |
SVP of Finance Senior Vice President 10th to 25th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $55k $59k |
SVP of Conservation & Animal Care Senior Vice President 10th to 25th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $43k $46k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR THE PRESERVATION OF WILD ANIMALS INC equaled 2% 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.
Up 21%
from 2023
From $180k in 2023 to $218k 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.
Vice President pay rose 21% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 16%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 9% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
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 INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR THE PRESERVATION OF WILD ANIMALS INC
What does the Vice President of INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR THE PRESERVATION OF WILD ANIMALS INC earn?
In 2024, the Vice President of INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR THE PRESERVATION OF WILD ANIMALS INC received $218,114 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Vice President roles among Animal-Related organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Vice President pay at INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR THE PRESERVATION OF WILD ANIMALS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Vice President at INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR THE PRESERVATION OF WILD ANIMALS INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR THE PRESERVATION OF WILD ANIMALS INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR THE PRESERVATION OF WILD ANIMALS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR THE PRESERVATION OF WILD ANIMALS INC reported $11.8M in total revenue and $9.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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