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Who Is Mathew Bershadker? Everything To Know About ASPCA CEO

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Ethan Hayes

Updated on January 02, 2026

How much salary does Matthew Bershadker earn as the CEO of ASPCA? If you love to find out his total net worth details, stay tuned with us.

American animal rights activist Matthew Bershadker is the president and CEO of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). He created his goal to save at-risk animals’ lives by offering accessible and affordable veterinary resources to rescue and save them.

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What is ASPCA CEO Matthew Bershadker Salary?

ASPCA CEO and president Matthew Bershadker earn an annual salary from $700k to $850k. He made a total of $712,397 yearly income, including compensation, in 2021. Not just that, he garnered $840,000 in 2019 and $852,231 in 2020.

Bershadker’s welfare foundation collected total revenue of $267,684,553 in 2021. Also, it shows total expenses up to $240,530,281, and net assets are $282,892,701 in American society’s prevention of cruelty to animals.

Matt led the ASPCA’s $25 million commitment to help at-risk animals and pet owners in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan region get off the ground. In addition, he ran a completely funded spay/neuter clinic in South Los Angeles.

Mr. Bershadker is spearheading a campaign to persuade locals to foster needy kittens. He also began leading a strong legislative drive in New York State to end the inhumane puppy mill pipeline by banning the selling of dogs, cats, and bunnies in pet stores.

During the global pandemic in 2020, Matthew and his team launched a series of programs to save dogs, cats, and horses in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and Asheville. They spent over $5 million in the rescue operation.

Matthew Bershadker Net Worth is $100 Million!

Rye Brook native Matthew Bershadker has an estimated net worth of $100 million in 2021. According to Forbes magazine, he made a private donation of $249 million to sustain the environment and animals in 2019 within $308 million total revenues.

Before joining ASPCA, Mr. Bershadker used to work for a non-profit organization, Share Our Strength, in Washington, D.C, from 1995 to 1997. He worked hard to irradicate hunger and poverty domestically and internationally during his tenure. 

Chief executive Matthew Bershadker took home $804,372 in pay for the year, including a bonus of $276,000, and received benefits of $47,859, for total compensation of $852,231. A year later, at the end of 2018, the ASPCA claimed $283 million in assets.Dec 25, 2020

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Later, Matthew worked at ICF Consulting Services as a senior associate analyst from 1997 to 2001. He then served as the director of business development, partnership marketing, major gifts, and special events at ASPCA from 2001 to 2004.

Mr. Bershadker also became the VP of development and SVP of the anti-cruelty group (ACG) at ASPCA until 2013. As president and chief executive officer of ASPCA, he has been associated with the organization since then.

Who is Matthew Bershadker Wife? Family Details Explored!

Matthew Bershadker is a happily married man. For several years, he has been committed to his wife, Mrs. Nina M. Bershadker. What is more, she is a perfect housewife and a loving mother to their beloved son, Elias.

Concerning Bershadker’s family, Matthew’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Laurel Bershadker, live in New York City, NY. Meanwhile, his sister, Rebecca (nee Bershadker) Kennedy, is also married to the love of her life. She also has three children out of her wedlock.