ESTABLISHED THROUGH CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORITY AND SUPPORTED BY NASA VIA COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 80JSC018M005, THE CASIS MISSION IS TO FOSTER SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN SPACE, EXPAND U.S. LEADERSHIP IN COMMERCIAL SPACE, AND INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $380k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $3k
- Base
- $301k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $34k
- Base
- $246k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $34k
- Base
- $227k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $34k
- Base
- $202k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $2k
- Base
- $185k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $191k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $2k
- Base
- $150k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $33k
- Base
- $176k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $1k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $380k | — | — | $3k | $399k $436k |
Chief Operating Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $301k | — | — | $34k | $353k $386k |
Chief Scientist Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $246k | — | — | $34k | $289k $315k |
Secretary & Director of HR Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $227k | — | — | $34k | $275k $300k |
Chief Economist Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $202k | — | — | $2k | $216k $236k |
Director of Strategic Engagement Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $185k | — | — | $11k | $207k $226k |
Director of Admin & Business Services Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $191k | — | — | $2k | $204k $222k |
Treasurer & Finance Manager Finance Manager 75th to 90th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $150k | — | — | $33k | $192k $210k |
Director of Operations 25th percentile to median | $176k | — | — | $1k | $188k $205k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE IN SPACE INC equaled 2% 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.
Up 15%
from 2022
From $348k in 2022 to $399k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 15% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 9%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 14% from 2022 to 2023.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 14% from 2022 to 2023.
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 CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE IN SPACE INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE IN SPACE INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE IN SPACE INC received $399,160 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Science & Technology organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE IN SPACE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE IN SPACE INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE IN SPACE INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE IN SPACE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE IN SPACE INC reported $19.5M in total revenue and $19.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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