Support the conservation of marine species and populations by developing, improving and using technologies to conduct scientific research into their biology, behavior and physiology to improve public knowledge of marine species and human affects on them.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $142k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $18k
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Directorpresidentbiologist Median to 75th percentile | $142k | — | $18k | — | $160k $170k |
Biologist Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $112k $119k |
Treasurerbiologist 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $111k $118k |
Biologist Key Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $15k $16k |
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 2024, the highest total compensation at FOUNDATION FOR MARINE ECOLOGY & TELEMETRY RESEARCH equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
Based on 1,078 science & technology organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 16%
from 2023
From $138k in 2023 to $160k in 2024.
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 16% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 14%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 10% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about FOUNDATION FOR MARINE ECOLOGY & TELEMETRY RESEARCH
What does the Chief Executive Officer of FOUNDATION FOR MARINE ECOLOGY & TELEMETRY RESEARCH earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of FOUNDATION FOR MARINE ECOLOGY & TELEMETRY RESEARCH received $159,684 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Science & Technology organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at FOUNDATION FOR MARINE ECOLOGY & TELEMETRY RESEARCH compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at FOUNDATION FOR MARINE ECOLOGY & TELEMETRY RESEARCH falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at FOUNDATION FOR MARINE ECOLOGY & TELEMETRY RESEARCH equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are FOUNDATION FOR MARINE ECOLOGY & TELEMETRY RESEARCH's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR MARINE ECOLOGY & TELEMETRY RESEARCH reported $1.9M in total revenue and $1.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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