MASSACHUSETTS INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATION, INC. IS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING LOCAL, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE; TO PROMOTING ORGANIC FARMING PRACTICES; AND TO ENHANCING THE ECONOMIC AND ECOLOGICAL VIABILITY OF ORGANIC FARMS AND ORGANIC PROCESSING OPERATIONS.THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCREDITED ORGANIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM CERTIFIES CROPS, WILD CROPS, LIVESTOCK, AND HANDLER AND PROCESSOR OPERATIONS ANYWHERE IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES.
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 Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in Massachusetts.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $108k $121k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MASSACHUSETTS INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATION INC equaled 9% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about MASSACHUSETTS INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MASSACHUSETTS INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of MASSACHUSETTS INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATION INC received $108,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in Massachusetts, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MASSACHUSETTS INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in Massachusetts, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MASSACHUSETTS INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATION INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MASSACHUSETTS INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATION INC equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
What are MASSACHUSETTS INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MASSACHUSETTS INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATION INC reported $1.3M in total revenue and $1.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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