Animal-Related · IL
Shedd Aquarium Society
Shedd Aquarium Society reported paying Bridget Coughlin Phd, President/ceo, $966,423 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Bridget Coughlin Phd at approximately the 78th percentile among 9 similarly sized animal-related nonprofits (median $751,966).
$101,974,802Total revenue (FY 2024)
$966,423Total executive compensation
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc | MT | $100,089,143 | $700,751 |
| American Kennel Club Inc | NY | $99,646,198 | $1,588,584 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | IL | $107,989,615 | $776,857 |
| Denver Dumb Friends League | CO | $92,897,062 | $342,053 |
| The Animal Medical Center | NY | $91,900,260 | $1,065,428 |
| Columbus Zoological Park Association | OH | $88,819,571 | $784,828 |
| Trout Unlimited Inc | VA | $83,453,958 | $487,748 |
| Houston Zoo Inc | TX | $82,522,000 | $671,097 |