The California Energy Alliance (CEA) unites representatives of a broad range of organizations concerned about energy and the build environment. As a member-based organization, CEA works to improve California's energy future and migration toward a Zero Net Energy horizon. CEA focuses on the promotion and realization of deep energy savings, sustainable energy generation, and integration. The Alliance actively participates in the development and implementaton of progmatic, environmentally and economically sound building energy standards and other initiatives.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations in California.
- Base
- $86k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
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| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $86k | — | — | — | $86k $91k |
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $26k $28k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at California Energy Alliance equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public safety, disaster preparedness & relief organizations is 5%.
Based on 1,753 public safety, disaster preparedness & relief 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 22%
from 2023
From $109k in 2023 to $86k 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about California Energy Alliance
What does the Chief Executive Officer of California Energy Alliance earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of California Energy Alliance received $85,625 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief 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 Energy Alliance compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at California Energy Alliance falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at California Energy Alliance equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public safety, disaster preparedness & relief organizations is 5%.
What are California Energy Alliance's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, California Energy Alliance reported $386k in total revenue and $420k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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