The Metis Foundation is an organization dedicated to advancing clinically relevant medical research, especially within the Department of Defense. We seek to foster collaboration among government, academic and industry entities by providing scientific, educational, financial and project management support during the conduct of federally and privately sponsored research, clinical trials and education.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Medical Research organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $431k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $183k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $174k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chair, Board Member Board Chair Above 90th percentile | $431k | — | — | — | $431k $457k |
Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $183k | — | — | — | $183k $194k |
Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $174k | — | — | — | $174k $184k |
Employee Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $150k $159k |
Employee Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $146k $154k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $67k $71k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at METIS FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for medical research organizations is 10%.
Based on 1,118 medical research 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.
Held steady
from 2023
From $429k in 2023 to $431k in 2024.
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.
Board Chair pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 19%.
- Board Member pay fell 45% from 2023 to 2024.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 6% 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 METIS FOUNDATION
What does the Board Chair of METIS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of METIS FOUNDATION received $430,686 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Chair roles among Medical Research organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at METIS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Medical Research organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at METIS FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at METIS FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for medical research organizations is 10%.
What are METIS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, METIS FOUNDATION reported $14.4M in total revenue and $14.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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