The mission of ELSO Incorporated is to catalyze learning and expand access to positive career outcomes for a more just future for all. Significant programs and services at ELSO Incorporated include K-8 academic and enrichment programs for experiential nature based learning; secondary education programs focus on paid learning and introduction to career pathways in the natural and built environment. Post-Secondary programs focus on paid workforce development through college and career training with hands-on work experience. We host nature-focused community outreach events such as the Harvest Party. Our Community and Learning Services projects focus on redefining outdoor learning for community resilience. Programming has expanded to geographical regions beyond Oregon into SE Texas. The infrastructure of organizational finances accurately tracks both revenue and expenses attributed to activities outside of the Pacific Northwest.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Youth Development organizations in Oregon.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director,co Founder Median to 75th percentile | $139k $152k |
Head of Operations,chair Ex Officio Board Chair Above 90th percentilevs Youth Development peers nationwide | $129k $141k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at ELSO INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for youth development organizations is 11%.
Based on 5,229 youth development 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 8%
from 2022
From $129k in 2022 to $139k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 8% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 84%.
- Board Chair pay rose 8% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about ELSO INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of ELSO INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of ELSO INC received $138,548 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Youth Development organizations in Oregon, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at ELSO INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Youth Development organizations in Oregon, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at ELSO INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at ELSO INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for youth development organizations is 11%.
What are ELSO INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, ELSO INC reported $3M in total revenue and $2.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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