IN AUGUST 2008, PLUG IN AMERICA OFFICIALLY REGISTERED ITS DOMAIN NAME AND BECAME A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT, AS WELL AS THE NATION'S LARGEST ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EDUCATING THE PUBLIC, AUTOMAKERS AND POLICYMAKERS ON THE EFFICACY AND BENEFITS OF DRIVING ELECTRIC. MEMBERS
Executive compensation, broken down
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 in California.
- Base
- $201k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $201k | — | — | $14k | $222k $246k |
Director of Finance and Admin Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $124k $137k |
Policy Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $116k $128k |
Director of Comm & Marketing Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $106k $117k |
Sr Director of Programs Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $105k $116k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at PLUG IN AMERICA equaled 8% 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 PLUG IN AMERICA
What does the Chief Executive Officer of PLUG IN AMERICA earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of PLUG IN AMERICA received $222,457 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at PLUG IN AMERICA compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at PLUG IN AMERICA falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at PLUG IN AMERICA equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are PLUG IN AMERICA's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, PLUG IN AMERICA reported $2.2M in total revenue and $2.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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