TO WORK TO CONSERVE ELEPHANTS AND THE LANDSCAPES THEY LIVE IN, INCLUDING THEIR BIODIVERSITY, ECOLOGICAL FUNCTION, AND PEACEFUL HUMAN-WILDLIFE CO-EXISTENCE THROUGH SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO FOSTER I) APPLIED CONSERVATION, II) RESEARCH, III) TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT, IV) EDUCATION, V) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, VI) AND PUBLIC AWARENESS WITHIN ELEPHANT RANGE STATES AND ABROAD.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Exec Director, Secretary Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $84k $90k |
Director Officer (Unspecified) | $24k $26k |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MARA ELEPHANT PROJECT USA INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking 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 23%
from 2023
From $68k in 2023 to $84k 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about MARA ELEPHANT PROJECT USA INC
What does the Director (Operational) of MARA ELEPHANT PROJECT USA INC earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of MARA ELEPHANT PROJECT USA INC received $83,667 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at MARA ELEPHANT PROJECT USA INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at MARA ELEPHANT PROJECT USA INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MARA ELEPHANT PROJECT USA INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are MARA ELEPHANT PROJECT USA INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MARA ELEPHANT PROJECT USA INC reported $5.7M in total revenue and $4.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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