NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT, INC. IS A CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP WHERE A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, AND ADULTS CULTIVATE HABITS OF HEALTHY LIVING AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICE, ACQUIRING THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND UNDERSTANDING THEY NEED TO LIVE POWERFUL, PRODUCTIVE, ENRICHED LIVES. IN 1997, A CHARTER TO OPERATE COMMON GROUND HIGH SCHOOL WAS GRANTED. COMMON GROUND HIGH SCHOOL IS THE NATION'S LONGEST-RUNNING ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL, CREATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE STUDENTS AND POWERFUL COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director, Thru 05/2024 75th to 90th percentile | $148k $165k |
School Director Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $146k $164k |
Director, Thru 05/2024 Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $69k $77k |
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 16 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
Based on 2,784 food, agriculture & nutrition 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.
Up 2%
from 2022
From $145k in 2022 to $148k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 5% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 2%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 1% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Member pay rose 235% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Revenue and expenses over time
NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT INC reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
What Food, Agriculture & Nutrition executives earn
Comparable food, agriculture & nutrition organizations nationwide pay their highest-earning executive a median of $62,000.
These are food, agriculture & nutrition sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 2,789 organizations across 2,789 filings (2020 – 2024).
See full Food, Agriculture & Nutrition compensation data →Common questions about NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT INC received $148,159 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
What are NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, NEW HAVEN ECOLOGY PROJECT INC reported $7.1M in total revenue and $7.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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