Community Improvement · CA
The Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation reported paying James Zemlin, Executive Director, $1,264,127 in total compensation (FY 2023).
That places James Zemlin at approximately the 69th percentile among 13 similarly sized community improvement nonprofits (median $823,483).
$196,026,148Total revenue (FY 2023)
$1,264,127Total 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gsma Ltd | GA | $191,083,652 | $1,861,383 |
| Gs1 Us Inc | NJ | $188,763,487 | $3,579,818 |
| Fhcsd Holdings Inc | CA | $186,620,568 | $60,907 |
| Americans For Prosperity | VA | $186,359,205 | $962,845 |
| Community Partners | CA | $180,337,178 | $387,161 |
| Community And Economic Development | IL | $215,179,806 | $353,148 |
| Camba Inc | NY | $221,023,710 | $700,351 |
| Association Of International Certified | NC | $223,043,953 | $3,662,378 |