CEC WORKS TO IDENTIFY, RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT, AND SOLVE PRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AFFECTING THE CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST. OUR ENERGY, TRANSPORTATION, WASTE AND FOOD PROGRAMS PROVIDE REGIONAL SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations in California.
- Base
- $168k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $134k
- Bonus
- $836
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $17k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ceo/executive Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $168k | — | — | $16k | $189k $202k |
Director of Development Median to 75th percentilevs Environment peers nationwide | $134k | $836 | — | $17k | $152k $161k |
Director of Climate Change Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $134k $142k |
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 17 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment 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 5%
from 2023
From $181k in 2023 to $189k 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 COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
What does the Director (Operational) of COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL received $189,438 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Environment organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL reported $3.4M in total revenue and $4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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