THE PURPOSE OF THE WATAUGA HUMANE SOCIETY IS TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING: A WELL-EQUIPPED AND APPROPRIATELY STAFFED FACILITY WHERE THE CITIZENS OF WATAUGA COUNTY CAN BRING UNWANTED OR ABANDONED ANIMALS; RELIEF OF SUFFERING AMONG ANIMALS; PROVISIONS OF FOOD, SHELTER, MEDICAL CARE AND LOVE TO HOMELESS ANIMALS WHILE THEY AWAIT PERMANENT HOMES; ASSISTANCE WITH CONTROL OF UNWANTED ANIMALS BY OFFERING LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES; EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL OWNERSHIP AND CARE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations in North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $59k $64k |
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 13 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WATAUGA HUMANE SOCIETY equaled 5% 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 15%
from 2022
From $51k in 2022 to $59k in 2023.
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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about WATAUGA HUMANE SOCIETY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of WATAUGA HUMANE SOCIETY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of WATAUGA HUMANE SOCIETY received $58,792 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations in North Carolina, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at WATAUGA HUMANE SOCIETY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations in North Carolina, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at WATAUGA HUMANE SOCIETY falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WATAUGA HUMANE SOCIETY equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are WATAUGA HUMANE SOCIETY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WATAUGA HUMANE SOCIETY reported $997k in total revenue and $1.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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