THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE'S (APL) MISSION IS TO FOSTER COMPASSION AND END ANIMAL SUFFERING. THE APL PROVIDES SHELTER, CARE, AND MEDICAL TREATMENT TO ANIMALS THAT HAVE LOST THEIR HOMES AND/OR SUFFERED CRUELTY OR NEGLECT. IT ALSO PROVIDES HUMANE LAW ENFORCEMENT IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY, SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES FOR SHELTER ANIMALS AND COMMUNITY PETS, OPERATES A LOW-COST VETERINARY CLINIC FOR PET OWNERS IN CLEVELAND FACING FINANCIAL CHALLENGES, AND OFFERS RESOURCES TO INCOME-QUALIFIED PET OWNERS IN CLEVELAND TO HELP THEM ACCESS THE CARE THEY NEED AND WANT FOR THEIR PETS KEEPING FAMILIES TOGETHER. IN 2024, THE APL HELPED MORE THAN 21,000 ANIMALS THROUGH AN ARRAY OF PROGRESSIVE PROGRAMS. THE APL RELIES ON THE SUPPORT OF PRIVATE DONORS AND FEES FOR SERVICE TO MAKE ALL THIS WORK POSSIBLE. THE APL DOES NOT RECEIVE GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS AND IS NOT GOVERNED BY, NOR DOES IT RECEIVE REGULAR OPERATING SUPPORT FROM, ANY NATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $222k
- Bonus
- $25k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $176k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $2k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentilevs Animal-Related peers in Ohio | $222k | $25k | — | $1k | $257k |
Medical Director Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $176k | — | — | $2k | $184k |
Vice President of Operations Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $138k |
Vice President of Philanth Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $137k |
Vice President of Finance Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $130k |
Veterinarian Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $128k |
Veterinarian Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $124k |
Plus 20 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE equaled 2% 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.
Up 13%
from 2023
From $227k in 2023 to $257k in 2024.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 13% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 13%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 9% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Vice President pay rose 9% 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 THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE received $257,199 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations in Ohio: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations in Ohio, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE reported $10.4M in total revenue and $10.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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