OUR PIRMARY GOAL IS TO INSPIRE INTELLIGENT USE OF OUR EARTH'S NATURAL RESOURCES AND EMPOWER INDVIDUALS TO BECOME LEADERS IN BIOSPHERE STEWARDSHIP. OUR PROGRAMS CONTRIBUTE TO AN EXISTING BODY OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE BIOSPHERE AND INCLUDED RESEARCH, FIELDWORK, AND EDUCATION
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
COO Below 10th percentilevs Science & Technology peers nationwide | $20k $21k |
Director Officer (Unspecified) | $20k $21k |
President Below 10th percentile | $20k $21k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at BIOSPHERE FOUNDATION FORMERLY PLANETARY CORAL REEF FOUNDATION equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
Based on 1,078 science & technology organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Held steady
from 2023
From $20k in 2023 to $20k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Operating Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 17%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about BIOSPHERE FOUNDATION FORMERLY PLANETARY CORAL REEF FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Operating Officer of BIOSPHERE FOUNDATION FORMERLY PLANETARY CORAL REEF FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Operating Officer of BIOSPHERE FOUNDATION FORMERLY PLANETARY CORAL REEF FOUNDATION received $20,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom 10% for Chief Operating Officer roles among Science & Technology organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report more. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at BIOSPHERE FOUNDATION FORMERLY PLANETARY CORAL REEF FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at BIOSPHERE FOUNDATION FORMERLY PLANETARY CORAL REEF FOUNDATION falls in the bottom 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at BIOSPHERE FOUNDATION FORMERLY PLANETARY CORAL REEF FOUNDATION equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are BIOSPHERE FOUNDATION FORMERLY PLANETARY CORAL REEF FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, BIOSPHERE FOUNDATION FORMERLY PLANETARY CORAL REEF FOUNDATION reported $209k in total revenue and $246k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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