GRASSROOTSHEALTH'S MISSION IS TO HELP SOLVE THE WORLDWIDE VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY EPIDEMIC THROUGH A WORLDWIDE NUTRIENT FIELD TRIAL WITH EDUCATION PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE D*ACTION PROJECT, A CONSUMER BASED EDUCATION AND TESTING OF VITAMIN D LEVELS. THERE ARE ALSO PROGRAMS IN MEDICAL GROUPS AND HOSPITALS WHICH INCLUDE EDUCATION (CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS) TO HELP CHANGE THE STANDARD OF CARE FOR ALL PATIENTS TO GET VITAMIN D TESTS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION TO BETTER THEIR HEALTH. GRASSROOTSHEALTH ALSO DOES EXTENSIVE NUTRIENT FIELD TRIALS WITH OTHER NUTRIENTS, TO ANALYZE THE IMPACT OF MANY NUTRIENTS ON PEOPLE'S HEALTH AND THEIR INTERACTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS A PANEL OF 48 VITAMIN D RESEARCHERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, PROVIDING ONGOING GUIDANCE ABOUT THE SCIENTIFIC BACKBONE OF THE EDUCATION, AND THEY PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLICATION OF PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS OF FINDINGS FROM THE GROUPS.
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 Medical Research organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO 25th percentile to median | $76k $84k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at GRASSROOTSHEALTH equaled 18% of the organization's total expenses. The median for medical research organizations is 10%.
Based on 1,118 medical research 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about GRASSROOTSHEALTH
What does the Chief Executive Officer of GRASSROOTSHEALTH earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of GRASSROOTSHEALTH received $75,827 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Medical Research organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at GRASSROOTSHEALTH compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Medical Research organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at GRASSROOTSHEALTH falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at GRASSROOTSHEALTH equaled 18% of the organization's total expenses. The median for medical research organizations is 10%.
What are GRASSROOTSHEALTH's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, GRASSROOTSHEALTH reported $417k in total revenue and $428k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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