SYLVAN HEIGHTS SEEKS TO ADVANCE CONSERVATION OF WATERFOWL AND WETLANDS, TO ACT AS A LOCAL RESOURCE FOR AVIAN BIOLOGY AND WETLANDS ECOLOGY, AND TO SERVE AS AN INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR AVICULTURAL TRAINING/ RESEARCH.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 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 Operations & Develop 25th percentile to median | $60k $65k |
Director Aviculture Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $59k $65k |
Former Executive Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $50k $55k |
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 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SYLVAN HEIGHTS WATERFOWL PARK & ECO-CENTER INC equaled 3% 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.
Down 28%
from 2022
From $83k in 2022 to $60k in 2023.
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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SYLVAN HEIGHTS WATERFOWL PARK & ECO-CENTER INC
What does the Chief Operating Officer of SYLVAN HEIGHTS WATERFOWL PARK & ECO-CENTER INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Operating Officer of SYLVAN HEIGHTS WATERFOWL PARK & ECO-CENTER INC received $59,932 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Operating Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at SYLVAN HEIGHTS WATERFOWL PARK & ECO-CENTER INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at SYLVAN HEIGHTS WATERFOWL PARK & ECO-CENTER INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SYLVAN HEIGHTS WATERFOWL PARK & ECO-CENTER INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are SYLVAN HEIGHTS WATERFOWL PARK & ECO-CENTER INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SYLVAN HEIGHTS WATERFOWL PARK & ECO-CENTER INC reported $1.8M in total revenue and $1.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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