the space science institute is shaping our future by enabling scientists to advance our understanding of earth and the universe; increasing science and technology literacy for people of all ages and backgrounds; and inspiring youth to pursue science-technology education and career opportunities.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 10 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $296k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $208k
- Bonus
- $19k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $242k
- Bonus
- $3k
- Other
- $793
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $201k
- Bonus
- $14k
- Other
- $815
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $175k
- Bonus
- $14k
- Other
- $550
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $178k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $25k
- Base
- $179k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $22k
- Base
- $151k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- $596
- Benefits
- $783
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sr Research Scient Unclassified | $296k | $5k | — | $14k | $345k $368k |
Dir of Bus Oper Officer (Unspecified) | $208k | $19k | — | $24k | $272k $290k |
Sr Research Scient Unclassified | $242k | $3k | $793 | $1k | $272k $289k |
Deputy Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $201k | $14k | $815 | $1k | $237k $253k |
Dir Info Sys & Tec Unclassified | $175k | $14k | $550 | $24k | $231k $246k |
Executive Dir. Officer (Unspecified) | $178k | $4k | — | $25k | $225k $239k |
Sr Research Scient Unclassified | $179k | $4k | — | $22k | $223k $237k |
Sr Research Scient Unclassified | $151k | $4k | $596 | $783 | $172k $183k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $119k $127k |
Executive Dir. Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $118k $125k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West 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 2024, the highest total compensation at SPACE SCIENCE INSTITUTE equaled 4% 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.
Up 9%
from 2023
From $315k in 2023 to $345k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 3%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SPACE SCIENCE INSTITUTE
What does the Director (Operational) of SPACE SCIENCE INSTITUTE earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of SPACE SCIENCE INSTITUTE received $237,454 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Science & Technology organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at SPACE SCIENCE INSTITUTE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at SPACE SCIENCE INSTITUTE falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SPACE SCIENCE INSTITUTE equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are SPACE SCIENCE INSTITUTE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SPACE SCIENCE INSTITUTE reported $8.9M in total revenue and $9.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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