MERITO is a 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to protecting the ocean by facilitating education, conservation, and scientific research opportunities for multicultural youth and their communities while increasing awareness and understanding of the importance of the ocean, ocean-related threats, and environmentally friendly practices. MERITO also strives to motivate diverse youth to pursue science, technology or engineering careers that relate to the ocean.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Exec. Director Officer (Unspecified) | $103k $110k |
Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $1k $1k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MERITO Foundation Inc FKA MutliCultural Education for Reso equaled 19% 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.
Up 9%
from 2023
From $94k in 2023 to $103k in 2024.
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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about MERITO Foundation Inc FKA MutliCultural Education for Reso
What are MERITO Foundation Inc FKA MutliCultural Education for Reso's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MERITO Foundation Inc FKA MutliCultural Education for Reso reported $557k in total revenue and $546k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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