Animal-Related · WA
Point Defiance Zoological Society
Point Defiance Zoological Society reported paying Ruthann Howell, Executive Director, $139,756 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Ruthann Howell at approximately the 78th percentile among 394 similarly sized animal-related nonprofits (median $104,711).
$2,372,983Total revenue (FY 2024)
$139,756Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to WA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care4paws Inc | CA | $2,375,174 | $104,887 |
| The Humane Society For Greater | GA | $2,376,916 | $146,621 |
| Humane Society Of Fairfax County Inc | VA | $2,368,510 | $55,899 |
| Peter Emily International | WA | $2,382,422 | $11,087 |
| Monadnock Humane Society Inc | NH | $2,354,933 | $111,023 |
| Global Wildlife Trust Inc | MD | $2,393,522 | $56,556 |
| Oscar's Place Adoption Center & Sanctuary | CA | $2,351,013 | $119,155 |
| Dakota Zoological Society Inc | ND | $2,397,540 | $136,343 |