SEG FOUNDATION ADVANCES GEOPHYSICS TODAY AND INSPIRES GEOSCIENTISTS FOR TOMORROW THROUGH FUNDING INNOVATIVE ACTIVITIES AND GRANT PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT GEOPHYSICISTS, THEIR PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY AND THE SOCIETY OF EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICISTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND YOUTH OUTREACH ACTIVITIES THAT ADVANCE GEOPHYSICS, TRAIN GEOSCIENTISTS AND INTEREST YOUTH IN THE STUDY OF THE GEOSCIENCES.
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 Science & Technology organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary Secretary (Operational) Below 10th percentile | $23k $25k |
CFO Below 10th percentile | $14k $15k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 13 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SEG FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
Based on 1,078 science & technology 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 SEG FOUNDATION
What does the Secretary (Operational) of SEG FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Secretary (Operational) of SEG FOUNDATION received $23,143 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom 10% for Secretary (Operational) roles among Science & Technology organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report more. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Secretary (Operational) pay at SEG FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Secretary (Operational) at SEG FOUNDATION falls in the bottom 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SEG FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are SEG FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SEG FOUNDATION reported $84k in total revenue and $2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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