Animal-Related · TN
Memphis Zoological Society
Memphis Zoological Society reported paying Matthew Thompson, President & Ceo, $358,605 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Matthew Thompson at approximately the 53rd percentile among 17 similarly sized animal-related nonprofits (median $332,368).
$25,787,222Total revenue (FY 2024)
$358,605Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to TN cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Zoological Park | OH | $25,160,371 | $363,868 |
| Utah Zoological Society | UT | $24,858,255 | $439,135 |
| Sedgwick County Zoological Society Inc | KS | $22,916,066 | $200,654 |
| Clearwater Marine Aquarium Inc | FL | $22,862,676 | $523,458 |
| San Francisco Zoological Society | CA | $22,451,713 | $303,540 |
| Commonwealth Zoological Corporation | MA | $29,123,870 | $176,141 |
| The Zoological Society Of The Palm | FL | $22,261,365 | $231,306 |
| Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation | CA | $29,607,528 | $295,197 |