Animal-Related · TN
Nashville Zoo Inc
Nashville Zoo Inc reported paying Rick Schwartz, President & Ceo, $775,871 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Rick Schwartz at approximately the 97th percentile among 38 similarly sized animal-related nonprofits (median $339,117).
$35,907,046Total revenue (FY 2024)
$775,871Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to TN cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital Inc | OR | $35,964,307 | $380,503 |
| Defenders Of Wildlife | DC | $36,052,170 | $532,514 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary | CO | $36,365,923 | $246,846 |
| International Fund For Animal Welfare Inc | DC | $36,489,490 | $408,254 |
| Humane World For Animals International | DC | $35,136,528 | $291,874 |
| Maui Humane Society | HI | $37,215,076 | $85,881 |
| John Ball Zoo | MI | $37,349,675 | $490,441 |
| Dallas Zoo Management Inc | TX | $34,068,848 | $138,858 |