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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Dir. Officer (Unspecified) | $48k $51k |
Pr. Board Chair Board Chair 25th percentile to median | $22k $24k |
Board Chair/edu Officer (Unspecified) | $15k $16k |
Secretary/epap Officer (Unspecified) | $7k $8k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CLEAN OCEANS INTERNATIONAL equaled 20% 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.
Top compensation, year by year
From $15k in 2023 to $48k 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 CLEAN OCEANS INTERNATIONAL
What does the Board Chair of CLEAN OCEANS INTERNATIONAL earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of CLEAN OCEANS INTERNATIONAL received $22,406 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Chair roles among Science & Technology organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at CLEAN OCEANS INTERNATIONAL compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at CLEAN OCEANS INTERNATIONAL falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CLEAN OCEANS INTERNATIONAL equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are CLEAN OCEANS INTERNATIONAL's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CLEAN OCEANS INTERNATIONAL reported $341k in total revenue and $241k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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