THE MONO LAKE FOUNDATION (KNOWN AS THE MONO LAKE COMMITTEE) IS A NON-PROFIT CITIZEN'S GROUP DEDICATED TO PROTECTING AND RESTORING MONO LAKE, ITS TRIBUTARY STREAMS, AND SURROUNDING LANDS, EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT MONO LAKE AND THE IMPACTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT OF EXCESSIVE WATER USE, AND PROMOTING COOPERATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT PROTECT MONO LAKE AND MEET REAL WATER NEEDS WITHOUT TRANSFERRING ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS TO OTHER AREAS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $150k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
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| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Excutive Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $150k | — | — | — | $154k $164k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE MONO LAKE FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking 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 45%
over 3 years
From $106k in 2021 to $154k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 19% from 2021 to 2023, while revenue fell 20%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE MONO LAKE FOUNDATION
What does the Director (Operational) of THE MONO LAKE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of THE MONO LAKE FOUNDATION received $154,128 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at THE MONO LAKE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at THE MONO LAKE FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE MONO LAKE FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE MONO LAKE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE MONO LAKE FOUNDATION reported $5.2M in total revenue and $4.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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