Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Unclassified | $42k $47k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer 75th to 90th percentile | $30k $33k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at NATURE DEFENSE FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
Based on 3,519 animal-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$306k
Itemized grants
16
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| WONDER DOG RESCUE | HUDSON, NY | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $135k |
| RETURN TO FREEDOM | LOMPOC, CA | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $50k |
| ELEPHANT AID INTERNATIONAL | ATTAPULGAS, GA | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $25k |
| FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE | HUDSON, NY | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $25k |
| FOOTLOOSE MONTANA | MISSOULA, MT | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $10k |
| MIRANDA'S RESCUE | FORTUNA, CA | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $10k |
| RIVERKEEPERS | OSSINING, NY | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $10k |
| AINA MOMONA | KAHULUI, HI | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $5k |
| ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND | COTATI, CA | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $5k |
| DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE | WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $5k |
| INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIBLE TECHNOLOGY | FAIRFIELD, IA | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $5k |
| MAUI ALOHA | WAILUKU, HI | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $5k |
| MAUI HUMANE SOCIETY | PUUNENE, HI | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $5k |
| SPAWN | FOREST KNOLLS, CA | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $5k |
| WILD CARE | SAN RAFAEL, CA | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $5k |
| BILLION OYSTERS PROJECT | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $1k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about NATURE DEFENSE FOUNDATION
What does the Board Treasurer of NATURE DEFENSE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Treasurer of NATURE DEFENSE FOUNDATION received $30,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Treasurer roles among Animal-Related organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Treasurer pay at NATURE DEFENSE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Treasurer at NATURE DEFENSE FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at NATURE DEFENSE FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are NATURE DEFENSE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, NATURE DEFENSE FOUNDATION reported $169k in total revenue and $974k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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