Established in 2011, our mission is to help transform the states higher education system into an engine of economic opportunity that empowers all Californians, particularly those from underserved communities, to achieve their full potential.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in California.
- Base
- $155k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $5k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO Median to 75th percentile | $155k | — | — | $5k | $174k $189k |
Senior Researcher Unclassified | — | — | — | — | $114k $124k |
Cfo/vp Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $111k $121k |
Senior Researcher Unclassified | — | — | — | — | $110k $120k |
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 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at California Competes equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 6%.
Based on 24,392 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about California Competes
What does the Chief Executive Officer of California Competes earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of California Competes received $173,502 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at California Competes compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at California Competes falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at California Competes equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 6%.
What are California Competes's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, California Competes reported $4M in total revenue and $2.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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