Executive compensation
Form 990-EZ · Part IV · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary/ T Board Secretary 75th to 90th percentile | $71k $76k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at WORLD OCEAN OBSERVATORY equaled 41% 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 WORLD OCEAN OBSERVATORY
What does the Board Secretary of WORLD OCEAN OBSERVATORY earn?
In 2024, the Board Secretary of WORLD OCEAN OBSERVATORY received $70,532 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Secretary roles among Environment organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Secretary pay at WORLD OCEAN OBSERVATORY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Secretary at WORLD OCEAN OBSERVATORY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at WORLD OCEAN OBSERVATORY equaled 41% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are WORLD OCEAN OBSERVATORY's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, WORLD OCEAN OBSERVATORY reported $144k in total revenue and $174k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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