Animal-Related · OH
Columbus Zoological Park Association
Columbus Zoological Park Association reported paying Thomas Schmid, Chief Executive Officer, $728,485 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Thomas Schmid at approximately the 79th percentile among 14 similarly sized animal-related nonprofits (median $636,682).
$88,819,571Total revenue (FY 2024)
$728,485Total executive compensation
79thPercentile vs. peers
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Compensation is normalized to OH cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Animal Medical Center | NY | $91,900,260 | $988,941 |
| Denver Dumb Friends League | CO | $92,897,062 | $317,497 |
| Trout Unlimited Inc | VA | $83,453,958 | $452,733 |
| Houston Zoo Inc | TX | $82,522,000 | $622,919 |
| Omaha Zoological Society | NE | $82,044,812 | $697,983 |
| American Kennel Club Inc | NY | $99,646,198 | $1,474,540 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc | MT | $100,089,143 | $650,445 |
| People For The Ethical Treatment | VA | $77,240,939 | $145,761 |