THE KENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY IS A CHAMPION FOR COMPANION ANIMALS, THROUGH LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION AND PROACTIVE SOLUTIONS, WE ARE CREATING MORE COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $154k
- Bonus
- $2k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $154k | $2k | — | — | $155k $169k |
Vet Service Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $137k $149k |
COO Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $133k $145k |
Vet Service Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $109k $119k |
Vet Service Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $104k $113k |
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 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at KENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY - ANIMAL RESCUE 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.
Up 12%
from 2022
From $139k in 2022 to $155k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 12% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 3%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay held roughly steady 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 KENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY - ANIMAL RESCUE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of KENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY - ANIMAL RESCUE earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of KENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY - ANIMAL RESCUE received $155,139 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at KENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY - ANIMAL RESCUE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at KENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY - ANIMAL RESCUE falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at KENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY - ANIMAL RESCUE equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are KENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY - ANIMAL RESCUE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, KENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY - ANIMAL RESCUE reported $10.9M in total revenue and $9.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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