TO FOSTER COMMUNITY PRIDE AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE OREGON ZOO AND TO SECURE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ZOO'S CONSERVATION, EDUCATION AND ANIMAL WELL-BEING PROGRAMS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $195k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $5k
- Base
- $130k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $18k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Former Executive Director Director (Operational) Above 90th percentile | $195k | — | — | $5k | $200k $213k |
Director of Finance and Operations Median to 75th percentile | $130k | — | — | $18k | $158k $168k |
Director of Development 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $142k $151k |
Director of Membership Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $141k $150k |
Interim Executive Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $72k $77k |
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 28 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION 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.
Down 12%
from 2023
From $228k in 2023 to $200k in 2024.
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.
Director (Operational) pay fell 12% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 13%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 7% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Development Officer pay rose 19% 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 OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION
What does the Director (Operational) of THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION received $200,397 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Director (Operational) roles among Animal-Related organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE OREGON ZOO FOUNDATION reported $10.7M in total revenue and $10.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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