THE NON-GMO PROJECT OFFERS TRUSTWORTHY EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC AND PROVIDES VERIFICATION SERVICES TO CONSUMER BRANDS AND RETAILERS WITH THE PURPOSE OF EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO CARE FOR THEMSELVES, THE PLANET, AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 10 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $205k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $5k
- Base
- $146k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $5k
- Base
- $142k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $5k
- Base
- $146k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $440
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director Above 90th percentilevs Food, Agriculture & Nutrition peers in Washington | $205k | — | — | $5k | $213k $233k |
Chief Executive of Business Strategy & Innovation Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $146k | — | — | $5k | $156k $170k |
Chief Executive of People & Finance & Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $142k | — | — | $5k | $152k $166k |
Chief Executive of Integrity & Impact Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $146k | — | — | $440 | $151k $165k |
Information Systems Renewal Officer Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $127k $139k |
Chief Executive of Marketing & Communication Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $127k $139k |
Director of Mission & Messaging Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $116k $127k |
Board Chair 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $8k $8k |
Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $5k $5k |
Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $2k $2k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE NON-GMO PROJECT equaled 3% 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.
Up 16%
from 2022
From $184k in 2022 to $213k in 2023.
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 16% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 1%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 12% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Chair pay rose 100% 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 NON-GMO PROJECT
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE NON-GMO PROJECT earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE NON-GMO PROJECT received $212,705 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in Washington: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE NON-GMO PROJECT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in Washington, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE NON-GMO PROJECT falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE NON-GMO PROJECT equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
What are THE NON-GMO PROJECT's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE NON-GMO PROJECT reported $6.9M in total revenue and $6.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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