TO ADVANCE UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURAL SYSTEMS THAT CREATE EARTH'S WEATHER AND CLIMATE. IT SERVES THIS MISSION BY MAINTAINING A WEATHER STATION ON THE SUMMIT OF MOUNT WASHINGTON, PERFORMING WEATHER AND CLIMATE RESEARCH, CONDUCTING INNOVATIVE SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND INTERPRETING THE HERITAGE OF THE MOUNT WASHINGTON REGION.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $121k $135k |
Director of Fin/admin Director (Operational) 10th to 25th percentile | $83k $93k |
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 23 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MOUNT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY 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.
What Science & Technology executives earn
Comparable science & technology organizations nationwide pay their highest-earning executive a median of $127,487.
These are science & technology sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 1,079 organizations across 1,079 filings (2020 – 2024).
See full Science & Technology compensation data →Common questions about MOUNT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MOUNT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of MOUNT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY received $120,573 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Science & Technology organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MOUNT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MOUNT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MOUNT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are MOUNT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MOUNT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY reported $2.6M in total revenue and $2.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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