Environment · CA
Gaviota Coast Conservancy
Gaviota Coast Conservancy reported paying Doug Kern, Executive Director, $116,443 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Doug Kern at approximately the 82nd percentile among 96 similarly sized environment nonprofits (median $88,924).
$555,276Total revenue (FY 2024)
$116,443Total 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolsa Chica Conservancy | CA | $555,150 | $95,500 |
| Howard T Odum Florida Springs Institute | FL | $556,578 | $64,693 |
| Uviation World Water | CO | $551,792 | $108,196 |
| Ocean Defenders Alliance | CA | $549,572 | $80,000 |
| Blue River Watershed Group | CO | $563,228 | $57,663 |
| Wood-pawcatuck Watershed Association | RI | $563,535 | $88,100 |
| Shoal Creek Conservancy | TX | $545,772 | $109,472 |
| Pennsylvania Organization For Watersheds | PA | $570,343 | $26,366 |