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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations in North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $139k $148k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Council for the New Energy Economics equaled 34% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Council for the New Energy Economics
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Council for the New Energy Economics earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Council for the New Energy Economics received $139,150 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in North Carolina, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Council for the New Energy Economics compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in North Carolina, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Council for the New Energy Economics falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Council for the New Energy Economics equaled 34% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are Council for the New Energy Economics's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Council for the New Energy Economics reported $618k in total revenue and $405k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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