THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF TWO FRONTIERS IS TO ADVANCE HUMANITY'S UNDERSTANDING OF LIFE'S ADAPTATION TO EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION PLANS AND LEADS SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITIONS TO REMOTE OCEANIC, TERRESTRIAL, AND OTHER HIGH-STRESS ENVIRONMENTS TO STUDY HOW MICROORGANISMS SURVIVE AND INFLUENCE NATURAL SYSTEMS.USING MODERN SEQUENCING AND MICROBIOLOGY TOOLS, TWO FRONTIERS COLLECTS, ANALYZES, AND SHARES DATA TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL RECOVERY AND CONTAMINATION MITIGATION. ITS OPEN-ACCESS DATABASES, SOFTWARE, AND PUBLICATIONS ARE FREELY AVAILABLE TO RESEARCHERS FOR NON-COMMERCIAL PURPOSES. THE ORGANIZATION MAY ALSO FUND ACADEMIC OR NONPROFIT PARTNERS TO CONDUCT RELATED SCIENTIFIC STUDIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Treasurer and Director of Operations Below 10th percentile | $6k $6k |
President and Executive Director Below 10th 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 2 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE TWO FRONTIERS PROJECT INC equaled 2% 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 TWO FRONTIERS PROJECT INC
What does the Chief Operating Officer of THE TWO FRONTIERS PROJECT INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Operating Officer of THE TWO FRONTIERS PROJECT INC received $5,770 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom 10% for Chief Operating Officer roles among Science & Technology organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report more. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at THE TWO FRONTIERS PROJECT INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at THE TWO FRONTIERS PROJECT INC falls in the bottom 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE TWO FRONTIERS PROJECT INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are THE TWO FRONTIERS PROJECT INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE TWO FRONTIERS PROJECT INC reported $538k in total revenue and $256k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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