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Animal-Related · TN

Happy Paws Foundation

Happy Paws Foundation reported paying Kate Paris, Director, $29,664 in total compensation (FY 2023).

That places Kate Paris at approximately the 54th percentile among 180 similarly sized animal-related nonprofits (median $26,948).

$159,943Total revenue (FY 2023)
$29,664Total executive compensation
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Comparable animal-related nonprofits

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

OrganizationStateRevenueTotal comp
Animal Rescue Connections TX$160,585 $8,826
Remiatte Foundation CA$160,908 $53,062
The Ryan Animal Rescue Foundation RI$160,925 $32,931
Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary Inc FL$158,857 $9,750
Vets To Vets United Inc NC$158,379 $37,847
Southern Paw Partners SC$163,903 $43,381
Petvet Relief Inc TX$165,046 $1,387
Nevada County Pets In Need CA$153,566 $29,432

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