IT IS THE MISSION OF THE SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER TO SPARK CURIOSITY, ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING, AND INSPIRE CONSERVATION OF OUR BLUE PLANET. THE CENTER'S PROGRAMMING AND EXHIBITS ENCOURAGE VISITORS AND OTHER PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT SO THAT THEY MAY BE MOVED TO ACTION, DEVELOP CONSERVATION ETHICS AND TAKE PERSONAL ACTION TO ENSURE A HEALTHY OCEAN. THE CENTER IS LOCATED IN HISTORIC ODIORNE POINT STATE PARK AND OPERATES UNDER AN ONGOING CONTRACT WITH NH DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION. THE CENTER OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ENVIRONMENTAL DAY CAMPS AND INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS AND AQUARIUMS FOR VISITORS AND SCHOOL GROUPS. VISITORS REPRESENT A DIVERSE AUDIENCE FROM TODDLERS TO GRANDPARENTS. AS A CULTURAL MAINSTAY IN THE SEACOAST, THE CENTER FEATURES EDUCATIONAL CONTENT HIGHLIGHTING THE NATURAL HISTORY OF ODIORNE POINT STATE PARK AND THE ECOLOGY OF ITS 7 DISTINCT HABITATS AS WELL AS THE ECOLOGY OF THE GULF OF MAINE INCLUDING OPEN-OCEAN, NEARSHORE AND
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New Hampshire.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentile | $118k $130k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 21 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
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Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
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Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER INC received $118,450 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New Hampshire, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New Hampshire, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER INC reported $2M in total revenue and $2.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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