Program 1 · 48.6% of program spending $195.7M
Zoos and Aquarium in New York City
The 990 read · EIN 13-1740011 · NY · Fiscal year FY ending Jun 2025
Wildlife Conservation Society
Wildlife Conservation Society: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
In its own words
“The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature.”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $1.5M Monica P Medina, 0.3% of spending
- Revenue
- $400.9M 73.5% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $456.0M 88.3% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $869.4M end of FY ending Jun 2025
- Savings
- 22.9 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 2,917 employees, 729 volunteers
01 · Red flags
No red flags in its latest filing.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Jun 2025
Of each dollar it spent, 88.3¢ went to programs, as reported.
The split the charity filed.
88.3¢
Programs, $402.6M
3.2¢
Fundraising, $14.6M
8.5¢
Admin, $38.8M
Cost to raise $1
5¢
as reported
For each dollar donated, Wildlife Conservation Society spent 5¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $294.5M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX03 · What it does
What it told the IRS it spent on.
The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
04 · The savings
Net assets: $680.2M to $869.4M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.
680
746
807
783
820
852
839
799
882
928
909
869
05 · Who gets paid
The 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in FY ending Jun 2025, from the charity and related organizations.
Monica P Medina
President & CEO Through 4/1/24
$1,496,001
Robert G Menzi
EVP Chief Operating Officer
$820,740
James J Breheny
EVP Director of Zoos/Aquarium
$536,541
John F Calvelli
EVP Public Affairs
$469,088
Paula Hayes
EVP Chief of Gr Through2/28/25
$453,198
Christopher J Mckenzie
SVP General Counsel
$434,752
Joseph Walston
EVP Global Conservation
$416,403
Laura Stolzenthaler
SVP & CFO
$367,014
Largest outside contractors
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Turner Construction | Construction | $12,057,121 |
| Fgi Corporation | Construction | $5,212,809 |
| Atb Construction LLC | Construction | $1,848,427 |
| Denmar Electric Corp | Construction | $1,760,415 |
| Kleen Sweep Ventures Inc | Construction | $1,556,216 |
06 · Questions
The questions people ask about the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the Wildlife Conservation Society CEO make?
Monica P Medina, President & CEO Through 4/1/24, received $1,496,001 in reportable compensation in FY ending Jun 2025, 0.3% of Wildlife Conservation Society's $456.0M in spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VIIWhat percentage of Wildlife Conservation Society donations go to programs?
Wildlife Conservation Society reported 88.3% of FY ending Jun 2025 spending as programs, 3.2% as fundraising and 8.5% as management.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IXHow much money does Wildlife Conservation Society have?
Net assets were $869.4M at the end of FY ending Jun 2025, about 22.9 months of spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part XDoes Wildlife Conservation Society have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)07 · Sources and citing
Every number, traced.
- Wildlife Conservation Society Form 990, FY ending Jun 2025 (IRS e-file)
- Wildlife Conservation Society Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page
Amir Arani, “Wildlife Conservation Society: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/wildlife-conservation-society/