OUR MISSION IS INSPIRING CONSERVATION OF OUR MARINE ENVIRONMENT.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 13 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $330k
- Bonus
- $45k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $192k
- Bonus
- $21k
- Other
- $19k
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $201k
- Bonus
- $18k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $192k
- Bonus
- $18k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $162k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $154k
- Bonus
- $14k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $145k
- Bonus
- $13k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $143k
- Bonus
- $12k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $137k
- Bonus
- $13k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $136k
- Bonus
- $12k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $132k
- Bonus
- $13k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $1k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentilevs Animal-Related peers in Washington | $330k | $45k | — | $1k | $390k $432k |
Chief Operations Officer Thru 11/23 Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $192k | $21k | $19k | $1k | $243k $268k |
VP of Finance and Administration Vice President Above 90th percentile | $201k | $18k | — | $1k | $230k $254k |
VP of Philanthropy Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $192k | $18k | — | $1k | $221k $245k |
VP of Animal Care Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $162k | $15k | — | $1k | $186k $206k |
VP of Marketing & Communications Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $154k | $14k | — | $1k | $177k $196k |
VP of Facilities & Operations Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $145k | $13k | — | $1k | $166k $184k |
Chief Conservation Officer Key Employee Median to 75th percentile | $143k | $12k | — | $1k | $163k $181k |
Sr. Director of Capital Projects Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $137k | $13k | — | — | $156k $173k |
Sr. Director of Technology Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $136k | $12k | — | $1k | $155k $172k |
VP of Conservation Engmt & Learning Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $132k | $13k | — | $1k | $152k $168k |
Sr. Director of Strat. Initiatives Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $148k $164k |
Sr. Director of PR & Partnerships Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $146k $162k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 51 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE SEATTLE AQUARIUM SOCIETY equaled 1% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE SEATTLE AQUARIUM SOCIETY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE SEATTLE AQUARIUM SOCIETY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE SEATTLE AQUARIUM SOCIETY received $390,278 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations in Washington: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE SEATTLE AQUARIUM SOCIETY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations in Washington, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE SEATTLE AQUARIUM SOCIETY falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE SEATTLE AQUARIUM SOCIETY equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are THE SEATTLE AQUARIUM SOCIETY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE SEATTLE AQUARIUM SOCIETY reported $53.3M in total revenue and $30.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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