TO DO ANY AND ALL THINGS IN CONNECTION WITH THE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF AN AQUARIUM AND PROVIDING, MAINTAINING, AND ENCOURAGING THE USE OF QUALITY PUBLIC FACILITIES AND WORKS WHICH WILL OFFER SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, EDUCATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR A VARIED AND EXTENSIVE INVENTORY OF AQUATIC LIFE IN A HUMANE, HEALTHY, AND SANITARY ENVIRONMENT FOR A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SUCH AQUATIC LIFE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $226k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President/ceo Above 90th percentile | $226k | — | — | — | $226k $240k |
CFO Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $134k $143k |
Sr VP of Property Operatio Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $111k $118k |
VP of Veterinary Services Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $105k $111k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MISSISSIPPI AQUARIUM 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.
Climbed 14%
over 2 years
From $198k in 2022 to $226k in 2024.
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 14% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 28%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 1% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Vice President pay rose 1% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about MISSISSIPPI AQUARIUM
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MISSISSIPPI AQUARIUM earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of MISSISSIPPI AQUARIUM received $226,350 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 MISSISSIPPI AQUARIUM compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MISSISSIPPI AQUARIUM falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MISSISSIPPI AQUARIUM equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are MISSISSIPPI AQUARIUM's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MISSISSIPPI AQUARIUM reported $8.7M in total revenue and $10.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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