PROTECT THE SCENIC, NATURAL, CULTURAL, AGRICULTURAL AND OPEN LANDSCAPES OF SONOMA COUNTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY AND FUTURE GENERATIONS BY DEVELOPING LONG-TERM LAND PROTECTION STRATEGIES; (CONTINUED ON SCH. O)PROMOTING PRIVATE AND PUBLIC FUNDING FOR LAND CONSERVATION; ACQUIRING LAND AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS; PRACTICING STEWARDSHIP, INCLUDING THE RESTORATION OF CONSERVATION PROPERTIES; PROMOTING A SENSE OF PLACE AND A LAND ETHIC THROUGH ACTIVITIES, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations in California.
- Base
- $232k
- Bonus
- $20k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $169k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $18k
- Base
- $156k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $141k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $22k
- Base
- $129k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $232k | $20k | — | $10k | $274k |
CFO 75th to 90th percentile | $169k | $4k | — | $18k | $200k |
Director of Philanthropy Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $156k | $4k | — | $13k | $181k |
Land Acquisition Director Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $141k | $4k | — | $22k | $175k |
Director of Community Enga Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $129k | $4k | — | $11k | $151k |
Director of Communications 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $134k |
Assoc. Dir of Stewardship Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $132k |
Plus 23 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SONOMA LAND TRUST equaled 1% 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.
Up 16%
from 2022
From $236k in 2022 to $274k in 2023.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 16% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 57%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 7% from 2022 to 2023.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 7% 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 SONOMA LAND TRUST
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SONOMA LAND TRUST earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of SONOMA LAND TRUST received $274,436 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SONOMA LAND TRUST compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SONOMA LAND TRUST falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SONOMA LAND TRUST equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are SONOMA LAND TRUST's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SONOMA LAND TRUST reported $25.8M in total revenue and $20.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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