The primary purpose of the organization is to examine and report on public policy issues related to Science and Technology that affect the State of California. CCST is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization that was established as an independent science advising body at the request of the state legislature in 1988. CCST's mission is to engage leading experts in science and technology to advise state policymakers to ensure that California policy is strengthened and informed by scientific knowledge, research, and innovation. CCST's vision for the Golden State is that California enhances its global leadership in science, technology, and innovation to guide the state, nation, and world towards a healthy economy, society, and environment.CALIFORNIA'S POLICIES ARE STRONGER WITH SCIENCE, AND CCST IS UNIQUELY QUALIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION CREATED VIA THE LEGISLATURE TO CONVENE A STATEWIDE NETWORK OF EXPERTS ACROSS DISCIPLINES AND INSTITUTIONS. AS THIS COORDINATING BODY, CCST CAN PROVIDE IMPARTI
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations in California.
- Base
- $161k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $143k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dir. of Finance Officer (Unspecified) | $161k | — | — | — | $167k $178k |
Interim CEO Until 7/9/2024 25th percentile to median | $143k | — | — | $7k | $158k $168k |
Dir of Policy Eng Unclassified | — | — | — | — | $132k $141k |
Director of Comms Unclassified | — | — | — | — | $122k $130k |
CEO 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $69k $73k |
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 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at California Council on Science and Technology equaled 4% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 15%
from 2023
From $196k in 2023 to $167k 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 Executive Officer pay fell 20% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 68%.
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 California Council on Science and Technology
What does the Chief Executive Officer of California Council on Science and Technology earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of California Council on Science and Technology received $157,561 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Science & Technology 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 Council on Science and Technology compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at California Council on Science and Technology falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at California Council on Science and Technology equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are California Council on Science and Technology's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, California Council on Science and Technology reported $4.2M in total revenue and $3.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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