TO RESTORE, PROTECT AND SUSTAIN OUR OCEANS AND MARINE LIFE LIVING IN IT.
Executive compensation
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 Environment organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
COO 10th to 25th percentile | $72k $80k |
President & CEO 10th to 25th percentile | $54k $60k |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at PROJECT O equaled 31% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,797 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 PROJECT O
What does the Chief Operating Officer of PROJECT O earn?
In 2023, the Chief Operating Officer of PROJECT O received $72,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Operating Officer roles among Environment organizations in California, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at PROJECT O compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at PROJECT O falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at PROJECT O equaled 31% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are PROJECT O's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, PROJECT O reported $217k in total revenue and $235k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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