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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Project Manager 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | $118k $125k |
Chairman Board Chair Median to 75th percentile | $56k $60k |
CEO 10th to 25th percentile | $44k $46k |
Member at Large Board Member 25th percentile to median | $42k $45k |
Chief Logistics Officer Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $5k $5k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE PERLAN PROJECT INC equaled 17% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
Based on 1,078 science & technology organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 8%
from 2023
From $109k in 2023 to $118k 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.
Project Manager pay rose 8% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 6%.
- Board Chair pay fell 25% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 61% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE PERLAN PROJECT INC
What does the Project Manager of THE PERLAN PROJECT INC earn?
In 2024, the Project Manager of THE PERLAN PROJECT INC received $117,764 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Project Manager roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Project Manager pay at THE PERLAN PROJECT INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2024 pay of the Project Manager at THE PERLAN PROJECT INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE PERLAN PROJECT INC equaled 17% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are THE PERLAN PROJECT INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE PERLAN PROJECT INC reported $564k in total revenue and $701k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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