OWL is an advocate for wildlife, providing professional rehabilitation services for injured and orphaned wild animals. OWL provides wildlife education for the citizens of northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Founder Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $75k $80k |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at OPERATION WILDLIFE INC equaled 34% 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.
Held steady
from 2023
From $74k in 2023 to $75k in 2024.
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.
Board Member pay rose 1% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 8%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about OPERATION WILDLIFE INC
What does the Board Member of OPERATION WILDLIFE INC earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of OPERATION WILDLIFE INC received $74,739 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Animal-Related organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at OPERATION WILDLIFE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at OPERATION WILDLIFE INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at OPERATION WILDLIFE INC equaled 34% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are OPERATION WILDLIFE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, OPERATION WILDLIFE INC reported $540k in total revenue and $223k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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