Oceans Initiative is a team of scientists on a mission to protect marine life and the ecosystems on which they depend, and to share our innovative science to guide conservation action.
Executive compensation, broken down
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.
- Base
- $160k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $144k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
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| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Scientist Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $160k | — | — | — | $168k $186k |
Executive Dir. Officer (Unspecified) | $144k | — | — | — | $151k $168k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Oceans Initiative equaled 15% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Oceans Initiative
What does the Board Member of Oceans Initiative earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of Oceans Initiative received $167,812 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Science & Technology organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at Oceans Initiative compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at Oceans Initiative falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Oceans Initiative equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are Oceans Initiative's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Oceans Initiative reported $862k in total revenue and $1.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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