Botanical Community Development Initiatives (BCDI) is dedicated to fostering holistic environmental stewardship and advancing sustainable food systems through culturally relevant programming. We empower communities by integrating community knowledge and traditional ecological practices with contemporary conservation strategies, emphasizing the intrinsic link between cultural vitality and ecological health. Our initiativesspanning urban farm management, seed sovereignty, botanical fieldwork, habitat restoration, and policy advocacy in food systemsinclude educational programs that foster hands-on learning and active community engagement. BCDI enhances both ecological understanding and practical skills through broad-based collaboration in our communities, nurturing resilient ecosystems and promoting both cultural and physical well-being. By celebrating and revitalizing our botanical heritage within ecological contexts, BCDI strives to cultivate a profound appreciation and respect for the
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & CEO 10th to 25th percentile | $30k $33k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Botanical Community Development Initiatives equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,937 environment organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 13%
from 2022
From $34k in 2022 to $30k in 2023.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 13% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 20%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
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Common questions about Botanical Community Development Initiatives
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Botanical Community Development Initiatives earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Botanical Community Development Initiatives received $29,637 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in California, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Botanical Community Development Initiatives compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Botanical Community Development Initiatives falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Botanical Community Development Initiatives equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are Botanical Community Development Initiatives's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Botanical Community Development Initiatives reported $393k in total revenue and $220k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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