GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION INC. (GBCI) IS THE PREMIER ORGANIZATION INDEPENDENTLY RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN GREEN BUSINESS INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE AND PRACTICE GLOBALLY. THROUGH RIGOROUS CERTIFICATION AND CREDENTIALING STANDARDS, GBCI DRIVES (SEE SCHEDULE O)ADOPTION OF GREEN BUSINESS PRACTICES, WHICH FOSTERS GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS AND ENHANCES ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND HUMAN HEALTH BENEFITS.
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 Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $303k
- Bonus
- $30k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $20k
- Base
- $173k
- Bonus
- $14k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $176k
- Bonus
- $17k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $171k
- Bonus
- $14k
- Other
- $580
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $171k
- Bonus
- $14k
- Other
- $225
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- —
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $196k
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coo, Arc Above 90th percentilevs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers nationwide | $303k | $30k | — | $20k | $365k $401k |
Vice President Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $173k | $14k | — | $19k | $214k $235k |
Senior Director Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $176k | $17k | $2k | $9k | $213k $233k |
Principal Engineer Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $171k | $14k | $580 | $19k | $212k $233k |
Vice President Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $171k | $14k | $225 | $9k | $202k $222k |
Former Sr. Vice President Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | $196k | — | $196k $215k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION INC equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION INC
What does the Chief Operating Officer of GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Operating Officer of GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION INC received $365,395 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Operating Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION INC equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION INC reported $57.6M in total revenue and $52.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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