To use independent research in air, water, climate and equity issues, developing sustainable solutions to improve the quality of life for generations to come. Continued on Schedule O.Our Mission: HARC applies science to drive energy, air, water, and resilience solutions for a sustainable and equitable future. Our Vision: HARC envisions a world where:- Natural resources are sustainably used and equitably distributed;- The economy is viable and ensures the well-being of current and future generations;- Society is fully engaged in the stewardship and enrichment of nature; and- Effective action is consistently taken to ensure all communities thrive.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $294k
- Bonus
- $55k
- Other
- $967
- Benefits
- $15k
- Base
- $204k
- Bonus
- $500
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $21k
- Base
- $210k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $911
- Benefits
- $15k
- Base
- $143k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $901
- Benefits
- $23k
- Base
- $133k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $780
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $149k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $962
- Benefits
- $7k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $294k | $55k | $967 | $15k | $386k $413k |
VP - Water Research Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $204k | $500 | $1k | $21k | $242k $258k |
VP - Business Operations Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $210k | — | $911 | $15k | $240k $256k |
Strategy, External Affairs Director Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $143k | — | $901 | $23k | $176k $188k |
Director of Clean Energy Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $133k | — | $780 | $19k | $163k $174k |
Director of Communications Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $149k | — | $962 | $7k | $160k $171k |
Sr. Geospatial, Analytics Manager Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $137k $147k |
Business Administration Manager Business Manager Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $129k $138k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Houston Advanced Research Center equaled 5% 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.
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 Houston Advanced Research Center
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Houston Advanced Research Center earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Houston Advanced Research Center received $386,431 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Science & Technology organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Houston Advanced Research Center compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Houston Advanced Research Center falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Houston Advanced Research Center equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are Houston Advanced Research Center's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Houston Advanced Research Center reported $6.9M in total revenue and $7.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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