WITH MEMBERS IN ALL 50 STATES, THE NATIONAL DEER ASSOCIATION (NDA) WORKS CLOSELY WITH HUNTERS, LANDOWNERS, WILDLIFE AGENCIES AND OTHER CONSERVATIONISTS TO IMPROVE DEER HERDS AND HUNTER SATISFACTION ON MILLIONS OF ACRES OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LAND. THE GOALS AND ACTIVITIES OF NDA ARE ACCOMPLISHED WITH ITS STAFF AND EXTENSIVE VOLUNTEER NETWORK. GIVEN NDA'S HISTORY OF USING SCIENCE AND HUNTER ETHICS TO GUIDE SOUND DEER MANAGEMENT DECISIONS, IT IS WIDELY CONSIDERED THE MOST RESPECTED AND INFLUENTIAL DEER CONSERVATION AGENCY IN NORTH AMERICA.
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
- $240k
- Bonus
- $20k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $148k
- Bonus
- $7k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentile | $240k | $20k | — | — | $270k $295k |
Chief Financial Officer Median to 75th percentile | $148k | $7k | — | — | $161k $176k |
Chief Communications Officer Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $125k $137k |
Chief Conservation Officer Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $124k $136k |
Chief Development Officer 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $123k $134k |
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 17 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at NATIONAL DEER ASSOCIATION equaled 7% 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 NATIONAL DEER ASSOCIATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of NATIONAL DEER ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of NATIONAL DEER ASSOCIATION received $270,058 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 NATIONAL DEER ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at NATIONAL DEER ASSOCIATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at NATIONAL DEER ASSOCIATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are NATIONAL DEER ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, NATIONAL DEER ASSOCIATION reported $4M in total revenue and $4.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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