Gatsby Man
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According to the Causes for Animals Singapore annual reports, one management staff member received an average annual salary of approximately S$100,037 over the three financial years from 2022 to 2024, comprising S$110,018 in 2022, S$104,947 in 2023, and S$82,146 in 2024(year ended 31 May 2024).
For the financial year ended 31 May 2025, no compensation was paid to key management personnel. However, remuneration of S$65,972 (2024: S$84,146) was paid to a close family member, as disclosed in the financial statements.
The shelter received a S$400,000 MCCY grant in 2021; Additional government funding from the Tote Board was received in later years, amounting to S$152,742 in 2023, S$29,248 in 2024, and S$97,781 in 2025.
Publicly available information indicates that the shelter was founded by two individuals with professional backgrounds in animal care (veterinary technician) and education (secondary school teaching) and are a married couple.
These professions, while essential and skilled, are generally associated in Singapore with remuneration levels that are typically below the six-figure range reflected in the organisation’s disclosures.
The organisation operates a small-scale animal shelter with a limited number of dogs (around 30), supported by a small paid team and a large volunteer base. Its funding is primarily derived from donations and government grants.
The salary level may be defensible if the individual is performing a true executive-level role, but for a small, volunteer-heavy shelter, the scale and concentration of remuneration is significantly higher than sector norms, and donors are justified in questioning whether funds are optimally deployed for animal welfare outcomes.
For the financial year ended 31 May 2025, no compensation was paid to key management personnel. However, remuneration of S$65,972 (2024: S$84,146) was paid to a close family member, as disclosed in the financial statements.
The shelter received a S$400,000 MCCY grant in 2021; Additional government funding from the Tote Board was received in later years, amounting to S$152,742 in 2023, S$29,248 in 2024, and S$97,781 in 2025.
Publicly available information indicates that the shelter was founded by two individuals with professional backgrounds in animal care (veterinary technician) and education (secondary school teaching) and are a married couple.
These professions, while essential and skilled, are generally associated in Singapore with remuneration levels that are typically below the six-figure range reflected in the organisation’s disclosures.
The organisation operates a small-scale animal shelter with a limited number of dogs (around 30), supported by a small paid team and a large volunteer base. Its funding is primarily derived from donations and government grants.
The salary level may be defensible if the individual is performing a true executive-level role, but for a small, volunteer-heavy shelter, the scale and concentration of remuneration is significantly higher than sector norms, and donors are justified in questioning whether funds are optimally deployed for animal welfare outcomes.
