THE ORGANIZATION PROTECTS AND ENHANCES THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND LEGAL ACTION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in California.
- Base
- $195k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $21k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Counsel Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $195k | — | — | $21k | $221k $242k |
Deputy Chief Counsel Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $140k $154k |
Assistant Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $127k $139k |
Senior Analyst Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $121k $132k |
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $121k $132k |
Staff Attorney Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $107k $117k |
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 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
Based on 3,267 crime & legal-related 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 32%
from 2022
From $168k in 2022 to $221k 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.
Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 32% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 246%.
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 ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER earn?
In 2023, the Highest Compensated Employee of ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER received $221,310 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Highest Compensated Employee roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER reported $7.3M in total revenue and $1.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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