THE CORPORATION'S PURPOSES SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO CONDUCTING OR SUPPORTING PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE AND ADVOCATE FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION ISSUES AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE CONSERVATION RELATED ISSUES ADDRESSED BY MONTANA LANDOWNERS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations in Montana.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $110k $117k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MONTANA CONSERVATION SOCIETY equaled 32% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment 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 MONTANA CONSERVATION SOCIETY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MONTANA CONSERVATION SOCIETY earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of MONTANA CONSERVATION SOCIETY received $110,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in Montana, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MONTANA CONSERVATION SOCIETY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in Montana, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MONTANA CONSERVATION SOCIETY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MONTANA CONSERVATION SOCIETY equaled 32% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are MONTANA CONSERVATION SOCIETY's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MONTANA CONSERVATION SOCIETY reported $285k in total revenue and $347k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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