THE WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTER REHABILITATES INJURED, SICK AND ORPHANED NATIVE WILDLIFE AND RELEASES HEALTHY ANIMALS TO THEIR NATURAL HABITAT. THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, THE CENTER PROVIDES ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS, PROMOTES A HARMONIOUS RELATIONSHIP WITH NATIVE WILDLIFE, AND ENCOURAGES THE COMMUNITY TO PROTECT OUR DELICATE ECOSYSTEMS.
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 nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $61k $67k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with St. Louis, MO-IL metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Wildlife Rescue Center equaled 12% 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 Wildlife Rescue Center
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Wildlife Rescue Center earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Wildlife Rescue Center received $61,410 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 Wildlife Rescue Center compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Wildlife Rescue Center falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Wildlife Rescue Center equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are Wildlife Rescue Center's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Wildlife Rescue Center reported $461k in total revenue and $518k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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