THE WORLD OCEAN COUNCIL ENCOURAGES, PROMOTES, AND DEVELOPS AWARENESS WITHIN THE OCEAN INDUSTRY AND THE WIDER PUBLIC OF THE NEED FOR A HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE GLOBAL OCEAN AND PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE OCEAN USES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $180k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Median to 75th percentile | $180k | — | — | $9k | $189k $213k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Urban Hawaii metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WORLD OCEAN COUNCIL equaled 24% 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.
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 WORLD OCEAN COUNCIL
What does the Chief Executive Officer of WORLD OCEAN COUNCIL earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of WORLD OCEAN COUNCIL received $189,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Science & Technology organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at WORLD OCEAN COUNCIL compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at WORLD OCEAN COUNCIL falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WORLD OCEAN COUNCIL equaled 24% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are WORLD OCEAN COUNCIL's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WORLD OCEAN COUNCIL reported $655k in total revenue and $791k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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