TREEPEOPLE UNITES THE POWER OF TREES, PEOPLE, AND NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO GROW MORE CLIMATE-RESILIENT AND WATER-SECURE COMMUNITIES AS THE REGION FACES EXTREME WEATHER, HISTORIC DROUGHT AND A HOTTER, DRIER FUTURE. THE ORGANIZATION INSPIRES, ENGAGES AND SUPPORTS PEOPLE TO TAKE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT MAKING IT SAFE, HEALTHY, FUN AND SUSTAINABLE AND TO SHARE THE PROCESS AS A MODEL FOR THE WORLD. TREEPEOPLE FACILITATES COLLABORATION AMONG PUBLIC AGENCIES AND LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS, AND PROMOTES LEADERSHIP IN GRASSROOTS VOLUNTEERS, YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES. IN THIS WAY, TREEPEOPLE SEEKS TO BUILD A POWERFUL AND DIVERSE COALITION TO GROW A GREENER, HEALTHIER AND MORE WATER-SECURE LOS ANGELES FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations in California.
- Base
- $243k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $153k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $159k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $131k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $23k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO (thru 10/2023) 75th to 90th percentile | $243k | — | — | $9k | $262k $289k |
Executive Director of Development Median to 75th percentile | $153k | — | — | $14k | $167k $184k |
Director, HR & Administration Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $159k | — | — | — | $162k $179k |
Executive Director of Operations Median to 75th percentile | $131k | — | — | $23k | $154k $170k |
Senior Director of Policy Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $125k $138k |
Green Infra. Construction Manager Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $120k $133k |
Dir. of Educ. and Outdoor Equity Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $115k $128k |
Director of Policy Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $114k $126k |
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 25 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at TREEPEOPLE INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about TREEPEOPLE INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of TREEPEOPLE INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of TREEPEOPLE INC received $261,667 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at TREEPEOPLE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at TREEPEOPLE INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at TREEPEOPLE INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are TREEPEOPLE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, TREEPEOPLE INC reported $15.2M in total revenue and $16.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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