THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH THE WONDER, BEAUTY, AND VALUE OF TREES AND PLANTS, TO INSPIRE ACTION FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $241k
- Bonus
- $16k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $6k
- Base
- $166k
- Bonus
- $60k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $4k
- Base
- $149k
- Bonus
- $8k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CFO & Treasurer Above 90th percentile | $241k | $16k | — | $6k | $278k $307k |
President & CEO Above 90th percentilevs Environment peers in Ohio | $166k | $60k | — | $4k | $230k $254k |
Vp,science & Conservation Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $149k | $8k | — | $11k | $178k $197k |
Vp, Human Resources Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $137k $152k |
Vp, Horticulture & Collections Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $131k $145k |
Assistant Secretary Secretary (Operational) 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $11k $12k |
Interim Treasurer & VP of Fin. Vice President Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $5k $6k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 30 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM equaled 2% 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.
Down 36%
from 2022
From $434k in 2022 to $278k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Financial Officer pay rose 12% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 1%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay fell 47% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Vice President pay rose 1% 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 HOLDEN ARBORETUM
What does the Chief Financial Officer of THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM earn?
In 2023, the Chief Financial Officer of THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM received $277,614 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Financial Officer roles among Environment organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Financial Officer pay at THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Financial Officer at THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM reported $11.8M in total revenue and $11.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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