To conduct pure and applied research, provide both structured education programs and information in non-instructional formats for individuals, organizations, and governance interested in and dependent upon the coastal and marine environment.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 10 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $252k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $195k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $167k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $151k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $252k | — | — | — | $252k $275k |
Deputy Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $195k | — | — | — | $195k $213k |
Chair, University Programs Board Chair 75th to 90th percentile | $167k | — | — | — | $167k $182k |
Sr. Marine Scientist III Key Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $151k | — | — | — | $151k $164k |
Director of Mbnep Key Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $133k $145k |
Sr Marine Scientist Key Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $132k $145k |
Data Manager Key Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $128k $140k |
Chair Discovery Hall Programs Board Chair 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $120k $131k |
Facilities Director Key Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $112k $122k |
Director of Information Technology Chief Information Officer 10th to 25th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $109k $119k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 21 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CONSORTIUM equaled 0.7% 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.
Up 3%
from 2022
From $245k in 2022 to $252k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 3% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 54%.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Chair pay rose 7% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CONSORTIUM
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CONSORTIUM earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CONSORTIUM received $252,274 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 MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CONSORTIUM compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CONSORTIUM falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CONSORTIUM equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CONSORTIUM's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CONSORTIUM reported $39.5M in total revenue and $36.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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