WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, HABITAT REVITALIZATION AND ENHANCEMENTPROJECTS, SPONSOR HUNTER EDUCATION CLINICS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS,PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FOUNDATION MAGAZINE TO MEMBERSHIP ANDGENERAL PUBLIC. DEVELOP HABITAT STEWARDSHIP AND YOUTH PROGRAMS.
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
- $171k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $159k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $154k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Interim CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $171k | — | — | — | $171k $188k |
Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $159k | — | — | — | $159k $174k |
CFO Median to 75th percentile | $154k | — | — | — | $154k $168k |
Chief Fundraisi Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $150k $164k |
CEO 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $137k $150k |
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 18 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Mule Deer Foundation equaled 0.6% 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.
Fell 10%
over 2 years
From $190k in 2021 to $171k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 10% from 2021 to 2023, while revenue rose 62%.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 31% from 2021 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 38% from 2021 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Mule Deer Foundation
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Mule Deer Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Mule Deer Foundation received $171,432 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 Mule Deer Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Mule Deer Foundation falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Mule Deer Foundation equaled 0.6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are Mule Deer Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Mule Deer Foundation reported $27.3M in total revenue and $27M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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