Environment · CA
California Stormwater Quality Associatio
California Stormwater Quality Associatio reported paying Karen Cowan, Executive Director, $293,629 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Karen Cowan at approximately the 94th percentile among 610 similarly sized environment nonprofits (median $151,973).
$2,900,441Total revenue (FY 2024)
$293,629Total 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Wildlife Federation Action Fund | DC | $2,899,328 | $222,959 |
| Washington Maritime Blue | WA | $2,899,277 | $222,753 |
| Natural Areas Conservancy Inc | NY | $2,899,247 | $271,031 |
| Fort Campbell Historical Foundation | KY | $2,904,612 | $224,166 |
| 350 Seattle | WA | $2,892,979 | $102,978 |
| International Conservation Caucus | DC | $2,908,043 | $395,985 |
| National Garden Clubs Inc | MO | $2,891,058 | $143,648 |
| Squam Lakes Association | NH | $2,911,105 | $149,848 |