The Mountain Lion Foundation's mission is to ensure that mountain lions survive and flourish in the wild. We do this work by championing broad protections for mountain lions and their habitats across the United States, fostering appreciation of mountain lions and the ecological significance, and cultivating proactive, community-based co-existence for people and lions.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Unclassified | $102k $109k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West 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 Mountain Lion Foundation equaled 8% 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.
Down 7%
from 2023
From $110k in 2023 to $102k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Common questions about Mountain Lion Foundation
What are Mountain Lion Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Mountain Lion Foundation reported $725k in total revenue and $1.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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