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Filing year 2023

SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC

Washington, District of Columbia·EIN 53-0196483·NTEE U030 · Science & Technology·501(c)(3)
Total revenue
$63.6M
Total assets
$114.7M
Total expenses
$38.6M
Reported officers
33
Mission

SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE IS A CHAMPION FOR SCIENCE, DEDICATED TO EXPANDING SCIENTIFIC LITERACY, EFFECTIVE STEM EDUCATION AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.

Executive compensation, broken down

Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 15 reported individuals · Filing year 2023

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide.

President & CEO
75th to 90th percentilevs Science & Technology peers in District of Columbia
$689k
$756k
Base
$545k
Bonus
$75k
Other
$6k
Benefits
$31k
Publisher - As of 01/2023
Key Employee
Median to 75th percentile
$274k
$301k
Base
$218k
Bonus
$8k
Other
$2k
Benefits
$23k
Editor in Chief
Key Employee
Median to 75th percentile
$271k
$297k
Base
$237k
Bonus
$5k
Other
$5k
Benefits
$510
Chief Program Officer
75th to 90th percentilevs all sectors nationwide
$268k
$294k
Base
$226k
Bonus
$5k
Other
$3k
Benefits
$11k
Chief Operating Officer
Median to 75th percentile
$266k
$292k
Base
$222k
Bonus
$10k
Other
$942
Benefits
$10k
Chief Technology Officer
Key Employee
Median to 75th percentile
$260k
$285k
Base
$213k
Bonus
$5k
Other
$1k
Benefits
$19k
Chief Communications Officer
Key Employee
Median to 75th percentile
$259k
$284k
Base
$204k
Bonus
$5k
Other
$1k
Benefits
$27k
Director of Finance
Median to 75th percentile
$220k
$241k
Base
$152k
Bonus
$21k
Other
$3k
Benefits
$27k
Chief of Events & Operaration
Key Employee
25th percentile to median
$218k
$239k
Base
$179k
Bonus
$8k
Other
$2k
Benefits
$11k
Director of Annual Giving
Highest Compensated Employee
25th percentile to median
$197k
$216k
Base
$161k
Bonus
$18k
Other
$1k
Benefits
$520
Digital Director
Highest Compensated Employee
25th percentile to median
$193k
$212k
Base
$174k
Bonus
Other
$1k
Benefits
Chief Design Officer
Highest Compensated Employee
25th percentile to median
$191k
$209k
Base
$158k
Bonus
$5k
Other
$1k
Benefits
$10k
Digital Editor
Highest Compensated Employee
25th percentile to median
$184k
$202k
Base
$152k
Bonus
Other
$7k
Benefits
$9k
CFO - Until 04/2023
25th percentile to median
$81k
$89k
CFO - As of 09/2023
10th to 25th percentile
$76k
$83k

Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.

Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.

Plus 18 unpaid individuals.

Browse compensation in Science & Technology

Pay in context

Top pay as a share of expenses

In 2023, the highest total compensation at SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.

This organization (2023)
2%
Sector median
9%
Middle half of sector
4% to 21%

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.

FAQ

Common questions about SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC

What does the Chief Executive Officer of SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC earn?

In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC received $689,254 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Science & Technology organizations in District of Columbia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.

How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC compare with similar nonprofits?

Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.

What are SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC's revenue and expenses?

In 2023, SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC reported $63.6M in total revenue and $38.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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