Animal-Related · CA
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust reported paying Melissa Sciacca, Executive Director, $262,357 in total compensation (FY 2025).
That places Melissa Sciacca at approximately the 43rd percentile among 65 similarly sized animal-related nonprofits (median $289,019).
$18,829,679Total revenue (FY 2025)
$262,357Total executive compensation
43rdPercentile vs. peers
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Compensation is normalized to CA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation To Support Animal Protec | VA | $18,790,481 | $220,756 |
| Spca Of Texas | TX | $18,745,296 | $336,105 |
| Alley Cat Allies Inc | MD | $18,606,458 | $362,427 |
| Friends Of The Topeka Zoo Inc | KS | $18,467,562 | $128,475 |
| Brandywine Valley Spca | PA | $18,358,542 | $542,334 |
| Texas State Aquarium Association | TX | $19,302,933 | $463,574 |
| California Trout Inc | CA | $19,318,319 | $296,236 |
| Progressive Animal Welfare Society | WA | $18,325,910 | $195,513 |