THE RNA SOCIETY (THE "SOCIETY") IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OPERATING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING AND DEVELOPING THE FIELD OF RNA RESEARCH. THE SOCIETY GENERATES REVENUES PRIMARILY FROM MEMBERSHIP DUES, PUBLISHER SUPPORT, AND HOLDING AN ANNUAL MEETING.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations in Virginia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO 10th to 25th percentile | $93k $102k |
CFO Below 10th percentilevs Science & Technology peers nationwide | $18k $20k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $6k $6k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE RNA SOCIETY equaled 5% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE RNA SOCIETY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE RNA SOCIETY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE RNA SOCIETY received $93,390 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Science & Technology organizations in Virginia, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE RNA SOCIETY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations in Virginia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE RNA SOCIETY falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE RNA SOCIETY equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are THE RNA SOCIETY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE RNA SOCIETY reported $1.7M in total revenue and $1.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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