THE ZEPHYR INSTITUTE IS A COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS, STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS COMMITTED TO GAINING A FULLER UNDERSTANDING OF THE HUMAN PERSON AND THE COMMON GOOD.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President and Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $94k $100k |
Research Fellow and Director of Academic Programs Director (Operational) 10th to 25th percentile | $67k $71k |
Director of Operations 10th to 25th percentile | $36k $38k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at ZEPHYR INSTITUTE INC equaled 24% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building 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.
Up 2%
from 2023
From $91k in 2023 to $94k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 2% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 22%.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 33% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about ZEPHYR INSTITUTE INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of ZEPHYR INSTITUTE INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of ZEPHYR INSTITUTE INC received $93,516 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at ZEPHYR INSTITUTE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at ZEPHYR INSTITUTE INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at ZEPHYR INSTITUTE INC equaled 24% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are ZEPHYR INSTITUTE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, ZEPHYR INSTITUTE INC reported $470k in total revenue and $397k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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