GREENER BY DEFAULT'S MISSION IS TO CONSULT WITH INSTITUTIONS TO APPLY BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE TO FOOD POLICY, NUDGING DINERS TOWARD SUSTAINABLE PLANT-BASED FOOD WHILE PRESERVING FREEDOM OF CHOICE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
COO 25th percentile to medianvs Food, Agriculture & Nutrition peers nationwide | $97k $105k |
CEO Median to 75th percentile | $91k $98k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest 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 GREENER BY DEFAULT equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
Based on 2,784 food, agriculture & nutrition 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 20%
from 2023
From $81k in 2023 to $97k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Operating Officer pay rose 20% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 53%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 17% 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 GREENER BY DEFAULT
What does the Chief Operating Officer of GREENER BY DEFAULT earn?
In 2024, the Chief Operating Officer of GREENER BY DEFAULT received $97,337 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Operating Officer roles among Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at GREENER BY DEFAULT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at GREENER BY DEFAULT falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at GREENER BY DEFAULT equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
What are GREENER BY DEFAULT's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, GREENER BY DEFAULT reported $1.7M in total revenue and $891k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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