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April 18, 2013
Guidestar does annual nonprofit compensation surveys, as does NonProfit
Times, and as do others. The NonProfit Times guide for 2012, for the
record, suggests that for organizations with budgets ranging between
$2.5 million - 4.9 Million, the CEO averages $119,167; the median is
$110,500.
Brian Werner's yearly salary as CEO is $130,000
Terri Werner's yearly salary as COO is $110,000
Looks to me that they are both on target considering they each have 20
plus years of experience.
Anything in addition to these annual salaries was clearly "deferred
compensation" being removed from the books from the first 10-years of
operations.
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Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
April 18, 2013
Has anyone here commenting on salaries asked why the salaries are so high? No
But to answer this question: For the first 10-years the Werner's did not draw a salary, it was collected or reflected on the books / financials but never drawn.
Well despite this the IRS expects to tax and collect 941-employment taxes on salaries including deferred compensation.
So no matter what the Werner's drew or left or donated back the IRS still taxes and thus it’s an accounting measure reflected on the financials despite what the Werner's donate back.
People are quick to judge!
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
2 people found this review helpful
March 11, 2013
2 people found this review helpful
I cannot speak to the abilities of the Werners to care for the animals. I can, however, speak to the incredibly inflated salaries - well over $300,000 between the two of them. I am a 27 year nonprofit CEO who has worked in organizations with much larger budgets - and I have never earned what he is paying himself. As a lifelong animal welfare advocate, this truly saddens and appalls me - no one goes into these fields to get rich - and while I wholeheartedly support the mission, these people are totally outrageous in their compensation, and I will not give to their organization as a result. Guidestar does annual nonprofit compensation surveys, as does NonProfit Times, and as do others. The NonProfit Times guide for 2012, for the record, suggests that for organizations with budgets ranging between $2.5 million - 4.9 Million, the CEO averages $119,167; the median is $110,500.
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Badly
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Some
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Unlikely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
February 17, 2013
1 person found this review helpful
It's a shame that the animals are deprived because of the greed or arroganceof the people who run these organizations. While they may be due a living stipend, constantly soliciting money so they can stuff their pockets seeems to be dishonest at the least and, at worst, a scam.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Unsure
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Unlikely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
January 6, 2013
1 person found this review helpful
I agree, there is too much money spent on salary of the founders.n I will spend my money on better run organizations, who do not just compensate themself.
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Was your donation impactful?
No
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Unlikely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Unlikely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
December 31, 2012
3 people found this review helpful
I have been a donor for several years, but I've just discovered this website. Prior to beginning to donate I checked out this group to ensure it was a legitimate enterprise and that they were really making an impact. What I didn't know until now is that the founders are VERY higly compensating themselves at $320,000 between the couple.
Brian & Terri should be ashamed of themselves. Most non-profits compensate their Directors at a nominal fee (if any) such that the majority of the revenue is spent on the animals, with some spent on investments to ensure the survivability of the organization.
I will no longer support Tiger Creek opting to redistribute my donations to other organizations who do the work for the love of the animals without regards to personal profit.
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Somewhat badly
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Unlikely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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