THE MISSION IS "TO UNDERSTAND THE NATURAL WORLD AND INSPIRE EVERYONE TO CARE FOR IT." THE ACADEMY IMPLEMENTS ITS MISSION THROUGH UNDERSTANDING THE DIVERSITY OF LIFE; DEVELOPING AND APPLYING SCIENCE TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT; AND INFORMING AND BUILDING A MOVEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTALLY ENGAGED COMMUNITIES FOR A HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE PLANET.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 14 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $425k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $227k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $689
- Base
- $171k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $164k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $132k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $16k
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $149k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $443
- Base
- $130k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $131k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President and CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $425k | — | — | $19k | $528k $588k |
Vp, Cfo/coo Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $227k | — | — | $689 | $278k $309k |
Vp, Community Learning Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $171k | — | — | $13k | $197k $219k |
Vp, Experience & Engagement Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $164k | — | — | $9k | $193k $215k |
Exec Director, Finance & Admin 25th percentile to median | $132k | — | $16k | $7k | $166k $185k |
Exec Director, Center for Steam Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $149k | — | — | $443 | $166k $185k |
Director, Patrick Center Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $130k | — | — | $14k | $158k $177k |
Exec Dir, Library & Archives Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $131k | — | — | $14k | $152k $169k |
Sr Dir Tech/infrastructure Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $137k $153k |
Board Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $52k $58k |
Board Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $49k $54k |
Former Key Employee Former Officer/director/trustee 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $40k $45k |
Vp, Chief Advancement Officer Board Vice President Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $15k $16k |
Board Trustee (as of 10/23) Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $6k $7k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 25 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF PHILADELPHIA equaled 2% 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.
Down 6%
from 2022
From $560k in 2022 to $528k in 2023.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 6% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 3%.
- Vice President pay fell 7% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Vice President pay rose 4% 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 THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF PHILADELPHIA
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF PHILADELPHIA earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF PHILADELPHIA received $527,531 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Science & Technology organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF PHILADELPHIA compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF PHILADELPHIA falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF PHILADELPHIA equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF PHILADELPHIA's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF PHILADELPHIA reported $22.4M in total revenue and $23.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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