TO HARNESS THE POWER OF FOOD INNOVATION AND MARKETS TO MAKE THE GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEM BETTER FOR THE PLANET, PEOPLE, AND ANIMALS BY SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO MAKE ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND DELICIOUS.
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 nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
- Base
- $207k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $200k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $182k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $191k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $179k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $184k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $184k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $175k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President and Founder 75th to 90th percentilevs Food, Agriculture & Nutrition peers in Virginia | $207k | — | — | $8k | $224k $245k |
CEO 75th to 90th percentilevs Food, Agriculture & Nutrition peers in Virginia | $200k | — | — | $10k | $219k $240k |
SVP - Policy and Government Relations Senior Vice President 25th percentile to median | $182k | — | — | $24k | $214k $235k |
SVP - Science and Technology Senior Vice President 25th percentile to median | $191k | — | — | $8k | $207k $227k |
SVP - Communications Senior Vice President 25th percentile to median | $179k | — | — | $16k | $202k $221k |
Gen. Counsel, Secretary, Treasurer 75th to 90th percentilevs Food, Agriculture & Nutrition peers nationwide | $184k | — | — | $10k | $201k $221k |
SVP - Development Senior Vice President 25th percentile to median | $184k | — | — | $8k | $200k $219k |
SVP - Corporate Engagement Senior Vice President 25th percentile to median | $175k | — | — | $10k | $193k $211k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE INC equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
Based on 2,784 food, agriculture & nutrition 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 THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE INC received $223,557 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in Virginia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in Virginia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE INC equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
What are THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE INC reported $43.6M in total revenue and $31M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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