The Earth Species Project (ESP) is a non-profit organization focused on using artificial intelligence (AI) to advance our understanding of animal communication, and ultimately to decode non-human languages. We believe AI has the potential to transform the way we perceive the world around us, expanding the ability of human beings to learn from other species.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
- Base
- $180k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $23k
- Base
- $180k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $146k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $26k
- Base
- $146k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $20k
- Base
- $146k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $127k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $25k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Head of Operations Unclassified | $180k | — | — | $23k | $212k $234k |
CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $180k | — | — | $11k | $196k $217k |
Senior Ai Research Unclassified | $146k | — | — | $26k | $179k $198k |
Senior Ai Research Unclassified | $146k | — | — | $20k | $170k $188k |
Senior Ai Research Unclassified | $146k | — | — | $11k | $164k $182k |
Senior Ai Research Unclassified | $127k | — | — | $25k | $152k $168k |
Senior Research Sc Unclassified | — | — | — | — | $148k $164k |
President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $145k $160k |
Senior Advisor Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $6k $7k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Common questions about THE EARTH SPECIES PROJECT
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE EARTH SPECIES PROJECT earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE EARTH SPECIES PROJECT received $196,372 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE EARTH SPECIES PROJECT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE EARTH SPECIES PROJECT falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles.
What are THE EARTH SPECIES PROJECT's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE EARTH SPECIES PROJECT reported $3.5M in total revenue and $3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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