The Underground Dog serves the rural communities of West Texas by supporting shelter operations, rescuing and sheltering homeless/unwanted companion animals (dogs and cats, primarily), arranging for their veterinary care, and placing them for transport and/or adoption.
Executive compensation
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.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to medianvs Animal-Related peers in Texas | $50k $53k |
Rescue Coordinator Key Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $22k $23k |
Communications Coordinator Key Employee Below 10th percentile | $13k $14k |
Project Manager Below 10th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $4k $4k |
Records Manager Board Member Below 10th percentile | $2k $2k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South 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 2024, the highest total compensation at UNDERGROUND DOG equaled 19% 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 UNDERGROUND DOG
What does the Chief Executive Officer of UNDERGROUND DOG earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of UNDERGROUND DOG received $49,785 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations in Texas, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at UNDERGROUND DOG compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations in Texas, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at UNDERGROUND DOG falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at UNDERGROUND DOG equaled 19% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are UNDERGROUND DOG's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, UNDERGROUND DOG reported $253k in total revenue and $259k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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