Environment · CA
California Waterfowl Association
California Waterfowl Association reported paying John Carlson, Retired Ceo, $198,633 in total compensation (FY 2025).
That places John Carlson at approximately the 17th percentile among 65 similarly sized environment nonprofits (median $326,511).
$29,593,257Total revenue (FY 2025)
$198,633Total 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate And Clean Energy Equity Fund | DC | $29,514,763 | $299,506 |
| Council On The Environment Inc | NY | $29,786,587 | $390,798 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | IA | $29,846,843 | $260,130 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | HI | $29,167,793 | $205,239 |
| The Partnership Project Inc | DC | $29,155,875 | $295,002 |
| Clasp | DC | $28,948,146 | $439,651 |
| Blue Investments For Nature Inc | VA | $30,264,063 | $44,308 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | CA | $30,308,636 | $490,097 |