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Animal-Related · CA

San Joaquin Zoological Society

San Joaquin Zoological Society reported paying Maria Garcia-sheets, Executive Director, $45,372 in total compensation (FY 2025).

That places Maria Garcia-sheets at approximately the 69th percentile among 16 similarly sized animal-related nonprofits (median $28,997).

$35,894Total revenue (FY 2025)
$45,372Total executive compensation
69thPercentile vs. peers

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Comparable animal-related nonprofits

Compensation is normalized to CA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.

OrganizationStateRevenueTotal comp
Fringe Benefits Thrift Store Inc WI$36,594 $31,036
Michigan Animal Health Foundation MI$37,794 $16,369
Minnesota Federated Humane Societies MN$38,543 $94,324
Panda Paws Rescue WA$41,319 $77,762
Mayport Cats Inc FL$29,730 $5,519
The Puppy Up Foundation TN$42,122 $4,024
Savage River Farms Inc MD$42,302 $71,107
New York State Veterinary Medical NY$43,402 $14,406

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