TO DISCOVER AND EXPOSE ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS TO PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE THROUGH INNOVATIVE SCIENCE AND TO ENGAGE IN GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPROVE HUMAN AND ECOLOGICAL HEALTH. THE INSTITUTE PRODUCES SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH THAT DRIVES CHANGE AND INSPIRES SOLUTIONS TO PRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.
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 Environment organizations in Maine.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Di Median to 75th percentile | $113k $126k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SHAW INSTITUTE equaled 24% 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 SHAW INSTITUTE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SHAW INSTITUTE earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of SHAW INSTITUTE received $113,173 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in Maine, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SHAW INSTITUTE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in Maine, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SHAW INSTITUTE falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SHAW INSTITUTE equaled 24% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are SHAW INSTITUTE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SHAW INSTITUTE reported $667k in total revenue and $477k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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