To provide charitable and educational support around culinary entrepreneurship and food access.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director and CEO 10th to 25th percentile | $31k $34k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 2 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at COOK Alliance equaled 36% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
Based on 2,784 food, agriculture & nutrition organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about COOK Alliance
What does the Chief Executive Officer of COOK Alliance earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of COOK Alliance received $31,061 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in California, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at COOK Alliance compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at COOK Alliance falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at COOK Alliance equaled 36% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
What are COOK Alliance's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, COOK Alliance reported $575k in total revenue and $87k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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