The Planetary Science Institute studies the origin, characteristics, and evolution of planetary systems, including our solar system, Earth itself, and planetary systems around other stars. We convey the resulting knowledge to the scientific community, and to the public at large to promote science education and science literacy. We further use this knowledge to advance human activity in space and shape the future of robotic exploration of the solar system.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
- Base
- $245k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $186k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- $300
- Benefits
- $26k
- Base
- $184k
- Bonus
- $11k
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $26k
- Base
- $173k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $173k
- Bonus
- $946
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $176k
- Bonus
- $7k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $172k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $450
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $147k
- Bonus
- $2k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $8k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO / Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $245k | $15k | $2k | $8k | $307k $336k |
CFO / Treasurer 75th to 90th percentile | $186k | $15k | $300 | $26k | $255k $279k |
Senior Scientist Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $184k | $11k | $1k | $26k | $249k $272k |
Senior Scientist Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $173k | $4k | $1k | $16k | $218k $239k |
Senior Scientist Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $173k | $946 | $1k | $16k | $216k $236k |
Senior Scientist Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $176k | $7k | — | — | $209k $229k |
Senior Scientist Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $172k | — | $450 | $8k | $204k $224k |
HR Director / Secretary Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $147k | $2k | $2k | $8k | $180k $197k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 5%
from 2022
From $293k in 2022 to $307k in 2023.
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.
Board Member pay rose 5% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue held roughly steady.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 7% from 2022 to 2023.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 11% 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
Planetary Science Institute reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
Common questions about Planetary Science Institute
What does the Board Member of Planetary Science Institute earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of Planetary Science Institute received $307,198 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at Planetary Science Institute compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at Planetary Science Institute falls in the top 10%.
What are Planetary Science Institute's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Planetary Science Institute reported $17.9M in total revenue and $17.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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