Rainforest Action Network (RAN) works toward a world where the rights and dignity of all communities are respected and where healthy forests, a stable climate and wild biodiversity are protected and celebrated.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations in California.
- Base
- $215k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $6k
- Base
- $158k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $20k
- Base
- $160k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $15k
- Base
- $139k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $30k
- Base
- $155k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $5k
- Base
- $148k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $134k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $15k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Exec Director Above 90th percentile | $215k | — | — | $6k | $221k |
Digital Director Unclassified | $158k | — | — | $20k | $183k |
Deputy Director 75th to 90th percentile | $160k | — | — | $15k | $174k |
Devo Dir Unclassified | $139k | — | — | $30k | $173k |
Forest Program Dir Unclassified | $155k | — | — | $5k | $164k |
Fin Director Median to 75th percentile | $148k | — | — | $10k | $162k |
Comm Dir Unclassified | $134k | — | — | $15k | $153k |
Climate Dir Unclassified | — | — | — | — | $149k |
CFO 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $21k |
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Rainforest Action Network equaled 2% 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 Rainforest Action Network
What does the Director (Operational) of Rainforest Action Network earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of Rainforest Action Network received $220,832 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Director (Operational) roles among Environment organizations in California: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at Rainforest Action Network compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at Rainforest Action Network falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Rainforest Action Network equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are Rainforest Action Network's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Rainforest Action Network reported $11.6M in total revenue and $12M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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