OUR MISSION IS TO REGENERATE THE HEALTH OF OUR OCEAN PLANET AND REVERSE CLIMATE CHANGE. WE PROTECT AND RESTORE BLUE CARBON ECOSYSTEMS AROUND THE WORLD, AND CREATE EDUCATIONAL STORIES THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE AND CORPORATIONS TO TAKE ACTION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations in California.
- Base
- $141k
- Bonus
- $13k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $25k
- Base
- $138k
- Bonus
- $13k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $16k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Co-founder/ Director Officer (Unspecified) | $141k | $13k | — | $25k | $181k |
Co-founder/ Director Officer (Unspecified) | $138k | $13k | — | $16k | $168k |
Finance Director 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $121k |
Plus 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Sustainable Surf equaled 5% 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.
Climbed 31%
over 2 years
From $138k in 2022 to $181k in 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Sustainable Surf
What does the Chief Financial Officer of Sustainable Surf earn?
In 2024, the Chief Financial Officer of Sustainable Surf received $120,905 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Financial Officer roles among Environment organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Financial Officer pay at Sustainable Surf compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Financial Officer at Sustainable Surf falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Sustainable Surf equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are Sustainable Surf's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Sustainable Surf reported $4M in total revenue and $3.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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