Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director/president/chairman Board President Above 90th percentile | $112k $123k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at TINY BLUE DOT INC equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$6.3M
Itemized grants
14
Median grant
$151k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usona Institute Inc | MADISON, WI | Support clinical research on psilocybin and 5-MeO-DMT and their potential ability to help treat patients with mental health conditions, providing alternative forms of treatment for currently difficult to treat conditions. | $2.6M |
| MULTIDISCIPLINARY ASSOC FOR PSYCHEDELIC STUDIES | SAN JOSE, CA | Support the clinical development of MDMA assisted therapy as a potential breakthrough treatment for PTSD, an often intractable condition that causes significant suffering. | $1.1M |
| INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED CONSCIOUSNESS STUDIES | SANTA MONICA, CA | Support the IACS research into novel methods for achieving deep meditation and self-transcendence to understand and gain agency over our mental states and responses. By exploring and enhancing these states, the research seeks to expand our perception box, potentially leading to increased empathy and well-being. | $641k |
| University of Wisconsin - Madison | MADISON, WI | Recipient of the 2023 Science of Perception Box RFP: This project aims to see whether it is possible to elicit "ego disengagement" through the combination of non-invasive brain stimulation and basic meditation. If successful, this could help enable broader access to these states, which can lead to increased compassion and improved overall well-being. | $570k |
| BROWN UNIVERSITY | PROVIDENCE, RI | This project examines how different mental states-expanded or contracted-affect brain activity in the network associated with self-thoughts and anxiety. It aims to test whether mindfulness practices, through the Unwinding Anxiety app, can improve anxiety symptoms and alter brain function in anxious individuals. | $415k |
| FLORESTA PROJECT INC | PHOENICIA, NY | Support Floresta Project's the completion of the Guananshe Sanctuary, a retreat center located in Bahia, Brazil. The sanctuary is designed to be a unique confluence of nature, indigenous wisdom, and self-discovery to shape perceptions. This sanctuary supports education, fosters economic opportunities and promotes inclusion for multiple indigenous tribes in Brazil. | $227k |
| ALLEN INSTITUTE | SEATTLE, WA | Support research on psilocybin aimed at understanding how this substance alters consciousness at the cellular level, which is crucial for developing targeted and effective mental health treatments. This project aligns with Perception Box principles by exploring how all changes in brain cell activity can transform our perceptions and experiences. | $176k |
| National Central University | TW | Recipient of the 2023 Science of Perception Box RFP: Support neuroscientific research that is using brain studies and stimulation to understand and potentially alter how emotions are perceived and experienced, shaping an individual's Perception Box. This research has the potential to help further our knowledge of how emotions work, as well as help those who struggle with emotional processing. | $126k |
| University of Zurich Psychiatric Hospital | SZ | This project explores whether psychedelics can induce lasting pro-social behavior changes, potentially offering new therapeutic avenues for disorders characterized by social difficulties. By examining the enduring effects of serotonergic psychedelics, researchers aim to understand how these substances might fundamentally shift social interactions and engagement. | $92k |
| BROWN UNIVERSITY | PROVIDENCE, RI | Recipient of the 2023 Science of Perception Box RFP: Support neuroscientific research addressing the broken trust and violent encounters between police officers and Black community members in the U.S. by developing mindfulness-based interventions. By fostering empathy and understanding through all shared experiences, the project aims to reshape perceptions and forge stronger bonds, promoting mental well-being, safety, and an improved quality of life for all. | $75k |
| REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF CA - LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | Recipient of the 2023 Science of Perception Box RFP: This project explores how Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT), a 5-minute breathing practice, can improve mental and physical health by potentially shifting stress responses and overall well-being. | $75k |
| University of Oregon | EUGENE, OR | Recipient of the 2023 Science of Perception Box RFP: This project aims to develop an entry-level college course on positive psychology and neuroscience to cultivate a healthy, decentered mindset. The course will use psychological, linguistic, and neuroimaging measures to ensure effectiveness, with materials made available worldwide to promote stress-resilience, empathy, and compassion. | $75k |
| University of Wisconsin - Madison | MADISON, WI | This project supports a study that aims to enhance the positive effects of psychedelic assisted therapy by strengthening memories of the psychedelic experience through transauricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS). The goal is to make the benefits of psychedelics longer lasting and more durable, allowing individuals to see and understand the world in new ways. | $75k |
| Neuroscience School of Advanced Studies | LONDON, UK | Support Neuroscience School of Advanced Studies Conference on Consciousness furthering research that contributes to breakthroughs that can reshape our understanding of human cognition and perception, further democratizing neuroscience education globally. | $15k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about TINY BLUE DOT INC
What does the Board President of TINY BLUE DOT INC earn?
In 2023, the Board President of TINY BLUE DOT INC received $111,604 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Human Services organizations in California: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at TINY BLUE DOT INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Board President at TINY BLUE DOT INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at TINY BLUE DOT INC equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are TINY BLUE DOT INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, TINY BLUE DOT INC reported $5.6M in total revenue and $7.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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