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Missouri River Bird Observatory

Missouri River Bird Observatory reported paying Dana Ripper, Director, $55,684 in total compensation (FY 2025).

That places Dana Ripper at approximately the 65th percentile among 640 similarly sized animal-related nonprofits (median $45,347).

$415,786Total revenue (FY 2025)
$55,684Total executive compensation
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Comparable animal-related nonprofits

Compensation is normalized to MO cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.

OrganizationStateRevenueTotal comp
Georgia Canine Rescue And GA$415,331 $16,566
Illinois Valley Animal Rescue IL$414,708 $14,901
Animal Food Bank Services PA$414,647 $51,820
Bonobo Conservation Initiative DC$414,584 $38,818
Mzuri Wildlife Foundation CA$417,839 $100,706
Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation And Educati PA$417,859 $62,894
Stephens County Humane Society OK$418,092 $63,938
Humane Pennsylvania Foundation PA$418,232 $9,214

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