NCSEA IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO DRIVE POLICY AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT TO CREATE CLEAN ENERGY JOBS, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, AND AFFORDABLE ENERGY THAT BENEFITS ALL OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director of Policy Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $139k $152k |
Executive Director Median to 75th percentilevs Environment peers in North Carolina | $115k $126k |
Policy Strategist Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $110k $120k |
Executive Director Median to 75th percentilevs Environment peers in North Carolina | $107k $117k |
Director of Core Services Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $103k $113k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, 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 NORTH CAROLINA SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION equaled 6% 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 NORTH CAROLINA SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of NORTH CAROLINA SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2023, the Highest Compensated Employee of NORTH CAROLINA SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION received $139,303 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Highest Compensated Employee roles among Environment organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at NORTH CAROLINA SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at NORTH CAROLINA SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at NORTH CAROLINA SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are NORTH CAROLINA SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, NORTH CAROLINA SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION reported $2.3M in total revenue and $2.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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