Environment · MN
Conservation Minnesota
Conservation Minnesota reported paying Paul Austin, Executive Director, $170,504 in total compensation (FY 2023).
That places Paul Austin at approximately the 76th percentile among 63 similarly sized environment nonprofits (median $132,358).
$2,831,395Total revenue (FY 2023)
$170,504Total executive compensation
76thPercentile vs. peers
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Compensation is normalized to MN cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental League | MA | $2,820,732 | $167,927 |
| Greenbelt Alliancepeople For Open Space | CA | $2,820,727 | $122,125 |
| Blue Water Baltimore | MD | $2,862,440 | $115,767 |
| Project For Public Spaces Inc | NY | $2,869,759 | $141,847 |
| New Mexico Environmental Law Center | NM | $2,772,849 | $136,720 |
| National Wildlife Federation Action Fund | DC | $2,899,328 | $189,252 |
| Wyoming Outdoor Council | WY | $2,747,046 | $118,418 |
| Metropolitan Energy Center Inc | MO | $2,925,000 | $82,786 |