DEDICATED TO SAVING SEEDS OF ENDANGERED GARDEN & FOOD CROPS, BY DEVELOPING A GRASSROOTS NETWORK OF GARDENERS & ORCHARDISTS WHO WORK TOGETHER TO COLLECT, MAINTAIN, & DISTRIBUTE TRADITIONAL VARIETIES.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Ex. Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $125k $138k |
Vice Preside Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $100k $110k |
Treasurer/se 25th percentile to median | $83k $92k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SEED SAVERS EXCHANGE INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
Based on 2,784 food, agriculture & nutrition 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.
Down 21%
from 2022
From $158k in 2022 to $125k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay rose 223% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 7%.
- Vice President pay fell 37% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 41% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SEED SAVERS EXCHANGE INC
What does the Director (Operational) of SEED SAVERS EXCHANGE INC earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of SEED SAVERS EXCHANGE INC received $124,829 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at SEED SAVERS EXCHANGE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at SEED SAVERS EXCHANGE INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SEED SAVERS EXCHANGE INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
What are SEED SAVERS EXCHANGE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SEED SAVERS EXCHANGE INC reported $6M in total revenue and $6.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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