Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Exec. Director/president Board President Above 90th percentile | $285k $312k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West 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 THE ARK WATCH FOUNDATION equaled 20% 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.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$743k
Itemized grants
6
Median grant
$48k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| RED BELL RUN FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, NC | FOR CARE, VETTING, TACK AND BARN SUPPLIES FOR AWF RESCUED EQUINES. | $517k |
| BLACK HILLS WILD HORSE SANCTUARY | HOT SPRINGS, SD | FEEDING AND CARE OF ARK WATCH AND PARTNERS RESCUED HORSES. | $100k |
| TURNING POINTE DONKEY RESCUE | DANSVILLE, MI | FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES AND VETTING OF DONKEYS. | $55k |
| FUND FOR ANIMALS INC | NEW YORK, NY | PURCHASE ATV & CONSTRUCT CONCRETE PAD FOR BARN AT DUCHESS SANCTUARY. | $41k |
| ELEPHANT AID INTERNATIONAL | ATTAPULGUS, GA | CARE OF RESCUED ELEPHANTS. | $20k |
| HUMANITY FOR HORSES | MONTAGUE, CA | FOR FEEDING AND CARE OF ARK WATCH SANCTUARIED ANIMALS. | $10k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size (Under $1M), 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 THE ARK WATCH FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE ARK WATCH FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of THE ARK WATCH FOUNDATION received $285,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Animal-Related organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE ARK WATCH FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board President at THE ARK WATCH FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE ARK WATCH FOUNDATION equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are THE ARK WATCH FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE ARK WATCH FOUNDATION reported $1.4M in total revenue and $1.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size (Under $1M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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