THE MISSION OF KENTUCKY REPTILE ZOO IS THE PRODUCTION OF VENOM TOWARDS PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND THE PRODUCTION OF ANTISERUM, THE ANTIDOTE FOR VENOMOUS SNAKEBITES. THE KENTUCKY REPTILE ZOO ALSO IS INVOLVED IN EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT REPTILES AND THEIR IMPORTANCE TO THE WORLD'S FRAGILE ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH OBSERVATION, LECTURES, AND DEMONSTRATION.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $26k $28k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at KENTUCKY REPTILE ZOO equaled 5% 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 KENTUCKY REPTILE ZOO
What does the Chief Executive Officer of KENTUCKY REPTILE ZOO earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of KENTUCKY REPTILE ZOO received $26,053 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at KENTUCKY REPTILE ZOO compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at KENTUCKY REPTILE ZOO falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at KENTUCKY REPTILE ZOO equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are KENTUCKY REPTILE ZOO's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, KENTUCKY REPTILE ZOO reported $568k in total revenue and $507k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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