THE TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES FOUNDATION, INC. (TWRF) WAS ESTABLISHED TO BENEFIT WILDLIFE RESOURCES IN TENNESSEE. THE TWRF'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE HABITAT CONSERVATION AND RESTORTION, RESPONSIBLE LAND STWEARDSHIP AND TENNESSEE'S RICH HUNTING AND FISHING HERITAGE. THE CORNERSTONE OF THE TWRF MISSION IS ITS COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT THE TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY. THIS PARTNERSHIP AND COOPERATIVE EFFORT YIELDS BENEFITS FOR TENNESSEE'S SPORTSMAN AND WOMEN THROUGH SUPPORT OF STRATEGIC LAND ACQUISITION, FUNDING FOR WILDLIFE RESEARCH AND VARIOUS YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $121k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Program Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $121k | — | — | — | $144k $152k |
COO 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $125k $133k |
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 13 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES FOUNDATION 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 12%
from 2023
From $163k in 2023 to $144k in 2024.
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.
Director (Operational) pay fell 12% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 219%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay fell 4% from 2023 to 2024.
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 TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES FOUNDATION INC
What does the Director (Operational) of TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES FOUNDATION INC received $143,529 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Animal-Related organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES FOUNDATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES FOUNDATION INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES FOUNDATION INC reported $19.8M in total revenue and $5.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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