Environment · CA
Ten Strands
Ten Strands reported paying Karen Cowe, Ceo, $254,327 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Karen Cowe at approximately the 88th percentile among 69 similarly sized environment nonprofits (median $169,881).
$3,989,901Total revenue (FY 2024)
$254,327Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to CA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revision | CO | $3,972,501 | $147,273 |
| Delaware Nature Society Inc | DE | $4,039,490 | $180,755 |
| The Watershed Institute Inc | NJ | $3,918,492 | $146,601 |
| Trust For Hidden Villa | CA | $4,115,398 | $28,306 |
| Backcountry Hunters & Anglers | MT | $4,124,139 | $226,094 |
| Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance | IL | $4,136,758 | $210,572 |
| Generation180 | VA | $3,842,943 | $120,573 |
| Aldo Leopold Nature Center Inc | WI | $3,817,323 | $113,985 |