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Filing year 2024

WILDERNESS TRAILS ANIMAL PARK

Birch Run, Michigan·EIN 32-0013455·NTEE D50 · Animal-Related·501(c)(3)
Total revenue
$1.1M
Total assets
$726k
Total expenses
$973k
Reported officers
5
Mission

THE MISSION OF WILDERNESS TRAILS ZOO IS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY BONDS AND TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD. WE STRIVE TO REACH OUR GOAL THROUGH: HANDS-ON AND CLOSE UP EXPERIENCES WITH ANIMALS, PROMOTING HARMONY BETWEEN NATURE AND DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EXAMPLE. PROMOTING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF CONSERVATION ISSUES AND TO EDUCATE HOW EASY IT CAN BE TO HELP WITH KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF ANIMALS. CREATING NEW AND INNOVATIVE EXHIBITS WITH PLENTY OF RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH WHICH EMPLOYEES CAN USE AND EXPAND THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF THE ANIMAL KINGDOM AND SHARE THIS KNOWLEDGE WITH THE PUBLIC IN A FUN, FAMILY FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE. THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR HANDS-ON ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS AND THE NATURAL SURROUNDING OF THE ZOO HAVE ALWAYS BEEN REGARDED AS COMMUNITY TREASURES. HUNDREDS OF SCHOOL GROUPS VISIT THE ZOO EACH SPRING AND THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES MAKE THE ZOO A TRADITIONAL VISIT FOR SUMMER VACATION. AREA RESIDENTS APPRECIATE THE SERVICES THAT THE ZO

Executive compensation

Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.

V President
25th percentile to median
$46k
$50k

Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.

Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.

Plus 4 unpaid individuals.

Browse compensation in Animal-Related

Pay in context

Top pay as a share of expenses

In 2024, the highest total compensation at WILDERNESS TRAILS ANIMAL PARK equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.

This organization (2024)
5%
Sector median
8%
Middle half of sector
4% to 16%

Based on 3,692 animal-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.

Up 16%
from 2023

From $40k in 2023 to $46k in 2024.

$40k
2023
$46k
2024
In today's dollarsEst.
Up 13% in real terms$44k to $50k

Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.

Highest reported compensation in each year. Volunteer board members and partial-year payouts are filtered out.

Among peers

Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.

FAQ

Common questions about WILDERNESS TRAILS ANIMAL PARK

What does the Chief Executive Officer of WILDERNESS TRAILS ANIMAL PARK earn?

In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of WILDERNESS TRAILS ANIMAL PARK received $46,440 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.

How does Chief Executive Officer pay at WILDERNESS TRAILS ANIMAL PARK compare with similar nonprofits?

Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at WILDERNESS TRAILS ANIMAL PARK falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at WILDERNESS TRAILS ANIMAL PARK equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.

What are WILDERNESS TRAILS ANIMAL PARK's revenue and expenses?

In 2024, WILDERNESS TRAILS ANIMAL PARK reported $1.1M in total revenue and $973k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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