Animal-Related · CA
The Happy Dog Project
The Happy Dog Project reported paying Barbara Hecht, Director, $95,000 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Barbara Hecht at approximately the 45th percentile among 40 similarly sized animal-related nonprofits (median $99,515).
$2,507,430Total revenue (FY 2024)
$95,000Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to CA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frosted Faces Foundation Inc | CA | $2,489,729 | $66,068 |
| Peace Of Mind Dog Rescue | CA | $2,527,252 | $116,755 |
| Beagle Freedom Project | CA | $2,472,988 | $160,801 |
| Sammies Friends | CA | $2,552,625 | $115,459 |
| Valley Humane Societyinc | CA | $2,563,435 | $129,323 |
| Care4paws Inc | CA | $2,375,174 | $108,750 |
| Central California Spca Fresno County | CA | $2,658,510 | $141,847 |
| Oscar's Place Adoption Center & Sanctuary | CA | $2,351,013 | $123,544 |