EASTERN SIERRA INTERPRETIVE ASSOCIATION (ORGANIZATION) WAS INCORPORATED A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IN 1971. THE MISSION IS TO ASSIST IN THE EDUCATIONAL, HISTORICAL, SCENIC, AND INTERPRETIVE ACTIVITIES OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S NATIONAL FORESTRY SERVICE AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR-BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, WHICH IS ACHIEVED THROUGH THE OPERATION OF QUALITY BOOKSTORES AND THE DEVELOPMENT, PUBLISHING, AND SELLING OF INTERPRETIVE MATERIAL. OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE PEOPLE ABOUT EASTERN SIERRA PUBLIC LANDS THROUGH HIGH QUALITY INTERPRETIVE PRODUCTS, EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS. THROUGH OUR INTERPRETIVE WORK, WE WILL CREATE STRONG EMOTIONAL AND INTELLECTUAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND THE PUBLIC LANDS OF THE EASTERN SIERRA, MOTIVATE PEOPLE TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THIS REGION THROUGH EFFECTIVE STEWARDSHIP, RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR AND PERSONAL INVESTMENT. OUR VALUES: SUPPORT AND WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR PUBLIC AGENCY PARTNERS. COLLABORATE WITH NON-
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 Environment organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $92k $101k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at EASTERN SIERRA INTERPRETIVE ASSOCIATION equaled 7% 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.
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Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about EASTERN SIERRA INTERPRETIVE ASSOCIATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of EASTERN SIERRA INTERPRETIVE ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of EASTERN SIERRA INTERPRETIVE ASSOCIATION received $92,415 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at EASTERN SIERRA INTERPRETIVE ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at EASTERN SIERRA INTERPRETIVE ASSOCIATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at EASTERN SIERRA INTERPRETIVE ASSOCIATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are EASTERN SIERRA INTERPRETIVE ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, EASTERN SIERRA INTERPRETIVE ASSOCIATION reported $729k in total revenue and $1.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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