THE SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY INITIATIVE (SFI) INC. IS A SUSTAINABILITY LEADER THAT STANDS FOR FUTURE FORESTS. SFI IS AN INDEPENDENT, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES SUPPLY CHAIN ASSURANCES, DELIVERS CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP, AND SUPPORTS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. SFI STANDARDS AND ON-PRODUCT LABELS HELP CONSUMERS MAKE RESPONSIBLE PURCHASING DECISIONS. SFI OVERSEES THE SFI FOREST PARTNERS PROGRAM, WHICH AIMS TO INCREASE SUPPLY OF CERTIFIED FOREST PRODUCTS, THE SFI CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS GRANT PROGRAM, WHICH FUNDS RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND PROJECT LEARNING TREE, WHICH EDUCATES TEACHERS AND YOUTH ABOUT FORESTS AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $652k
- Bonus
- $221k
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $239k
- Bonus
- $23k
- Other
- $300
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $189k
- Bonus
- $14k
- Other
- $450
- Benefits
- $41k
- Base
- $173k
- Bonus
- $14k
- Other
- $690
- Benefits
- $41k
- Base
- $130k
- Bonus
- $10k
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $27k
- Base
- $150k
- Bonus
- $9k
- Other
- $450
- Benefits
- $3k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentile | $652k | $221k | $1k | $7k | $897k $983k |
CFO Above 90th percentilevs Environment peers nationwide | $239k | $23k | $300 | $13k | $313k $343k |
SVP Customer Affairs Senior Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $189k | $14k | $450 | $41k | $271k $297k |
SVP Community & Gov't Relations Senior Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $173k | $14k | $690 | $41k | $254k $278k |
Sr. Dir Green Blding & Supply Chain Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $130k | $10k | $1k | $27k | $188k $206k |
Sr. Dir Conservation Collaboration Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $150k | $9k | $450 | $3k | $183k $200k |
Lead Scientist Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $147k $162k |
Sr. Director. Standards Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $139k $152k |
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.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY INITIATIVE INC equaled 7% 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 SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY INITIATIVE INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY INITIATIVE INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY INITIATIVE INC received $896,874 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in District of Columbia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY INITIATIVE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY INITIATIVE INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY INITIATIVE INC equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY INITIATIVE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY INITIATIVE INC reported $13.1M in total revenue and $13M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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