THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES WAS FORMED UNDER A CHARTER PASSED AS AN ACT OF INCORPORATION BY THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND SIGNED INTO LAW ON MARCH 3, 1863. NAS OPERATES AS A PRIVATE MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OF DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS ENGAGED IN SCIENTIFIC, ENGINEERING, OR MEDICAL RESEARCH. NAS IS DEDICATED TO THE FURTHERANCE OF SCIENCE FOR THE GENERAL WELFARE. NAS PROVIDES ADVICE AND OTHER SERVICES TO THE U.S. GOVERNMENT AND OTHER PRIVATE SPONSORS. THE NAS IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, EXCEPT FOR UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 17 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $811k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $251k
- Benefits
- $26k
- Base
- $782k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $245k
- Benefits
- $32k
- Base
- $782k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $245k
- Benefits
- $33k
- Base
- $380k
- Bonus
- $84
- Other
- $43k
- Benefits
- $34k
- Base
- $400k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $18k
- Benefits
- $36k
- Base
- $361k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $12k
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $317k
- Bonus
- $7k
- Other
- $8k
- Benefits
- $49k
- Base
- $299k
- Bonus
- $12k
- Other
- $33k
- Benefits
- $34k
- Base
- $329k
- Bonus
- $7k
- Other
- $8k
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $324k
- Bonus
- $8k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $38k
- Base
- $303k
- Bonus
- $250
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $38k
- Base
- $279k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $44k
- Base
- $264k
- Bonus
- $9k
- Other
- $32k
- Benefits
- $52k
- Base
- $281k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $46k
- Base
- $225k
- Bonus
- $22k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $33k
- Base
- $177k
- Bonus
- $7k
- Other
- $67k
- Benefits
- $18k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Above 90th percentile | $811k | — | $251k | $26k | $1.1M $1.3M |
President - Nae Above 90th percentile | $782k | — | $245k | $32k | $1.1M $1.2M |
President - Nam Above 90th percentile | $782k | — | $245k | $33k | $1.1M $1.2M |
Chief Program Officer Above 90th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $380k | $84 | $43k | $34k | $518k $568k |
Chief Operating Officer Above 90th percentilevs Science & Technology peers nationwide | $400k | — | $18k | $36k | $515k $565k |
General Counsel Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentilevs Science & Technology peers nationwide | $361k | — | $12k | $12k | $447k $490k |
Chief Communications Officer Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentilevs Science & Technology peers nationwide | $317k | $7k | $8k | $49k | $442k $484k |
Nae Executive Officer Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentilevs Science & Technology peers nationwide | $299k | $12k | $33k | $34k | $438k $480k |
Nas Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $329k | $7k | $8k | $16k | $421k $462k |
Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentilevs Science & Technology peers nationwide | $324k | $8k | $2k | $38k | $416k $457k |
Executive Director, Gulf Median to 75th percentile | $303k | $250 | $3k | $38k | $386k $423k |
Executive Director, Hmd Median to 75th percentile | $279k | — | $3k | $44k | $373k $409k |
Executive Director, Trb Median to 75th percentile | $264k | $9k | $32k | $52k | $370k $405k |
Executive Director, Pga Median to 75th percentile | $281k | — | $3k | $46k | $369k $405k |
Chief Financial Officer(beg 8/12/23) 75th to 90th percentilevs Science & Technology peers nationwide | $225k | $22k | $2k | $33k | $314k $344k |
Chief Financial Officer (end 7/7/23) 75th to 90th percentilevs Science & Technology peers nationwide | $177k | $7k | $67k | $18k | $298k $326k |
Nas Council Member Board Member 25th percentile to medianvs Science & Technology peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $11k $12k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 19 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES equaled 0.3% 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 in District of Columbia
Comparable science & technology organizations in District of Columbia pay their highest-earning executive a median of $262,316.
These are science & technology sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 62 organizations across 62 filings (2023 – 2024).
See full Science & Technology pay data for District of Columbia →Common questions about NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
What does the Chief Executive Officer of NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES received $1,149,501 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Science & Technology organizations in District of Columbia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES reported $324.6M in total revenue and $364.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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