THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE CENTER (CWC) TAKES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ALL NATIVE WILDLIFE THROUGH REHABILITIATION, EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION. AS THE LOS ANGELES AREA'S PREMIER WILDLIFE MEDICAL CARE AND REHABILITATION FACILITY, CWC STRIVES TO ENSURE THAT EACH ANIMAL RECEIVED THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF RESCUE AND MEDICAL CARE FOR RELEASE BACK TO THEIR WILD, FREE-RANGING STATE.
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 Health Care organizations in California.
- Base
- $180k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $30k
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Former Executive Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $180k | — | $30k | — | $210k $232k |
Veterinarian Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $104k $115k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE CENTER equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for health care organizations is 4%.
Based on 13,830 health care 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.
Up 12%
from 2022
From $187k in 2022 to $210k in 2023.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, 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 THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE CENTER
What does the Director (Operational) of THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE CENTER earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE CENTER received $209,743 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Health Care organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Health Care organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE CENTER falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE CENTER equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for health care organizations is 4%.
What are THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE CENTER reported $2.2M in total revenue and $1.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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