THE MISSION OF THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (CAL - ABA) IS TO PROMOTE THE SCIENCE AND THEORY OF BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND PRACTICE.
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 Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $115k $125k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Held steady
from 2022
From $115k in 2022 to $115k in 2023.
Estimated with San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 27%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS received $115,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS reported $909k in total revenue and $1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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