Animal-Related · IL
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society reported paying Dr Michael Adkesson, President And Ceo, $797,411 in total compensation (FY 2025).
That places Dr Michael Adkesson at approximately the 33rd percentile among 6 similarly sized animal-related nonprofits (median $898,793).
$107,989,615Total revenue (FY 2025)
$797,411Total executive compensation
33rdPercentile vs. peers
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Compensation is normalized to IL cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shedd Aquarium Society | IL | $101,974,802 | $991,993 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc | MT | $100,089,143 | $719,292 |
| American Kennel Club Inc | NY | $99,646,198 | $1,630,616 |
| Denver Dumb Friends League | CO | $92,897,062 | $351,103 |
| The Animal Medical Center | NY | $91,900,260 | $1,093,617 |
| Columbus Zoological Park Association | OH | $88,819,571 | $805,593 |