FOUNDED IN 1984, THE OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE MISSION, RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS BENEFITTING OMAHA'S HENRY DOORLY ZOO AND AQUARIUM. TO ENSURE A GROWING, VIBRANT ZOO FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS, IT IS OUR PRIORITY TO BUILD A SOLID PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION FOR OMAHA'SCOMMUNITY TREASURE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $266k
- Bonus
- $185k
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $149k
- Bonus
- $18k
- Other
- $990
- Benefits
- $566
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentile | $266k | $185k | $1k | $11k | $480k $530k |
VP of Development Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $149k | $18k | $990 | $566 | $176k $194k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATION equaled 4% 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 OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATION received $480,106 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 OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATION reported $31.9M in total revenue and $10.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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