Public & Societal Benefit · CA
California Independent System
California Independent System reported paying Elliott Mainzer, President & Ceo, $2,308,710 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Elliott Mainzer at approximately the 88th percentile among 8 similarly sized public & societal benefit nonprofits (median $899,618).
$285,941,806Total revenue (FY 2024)
$2,308,710Total executive compensation
88thPercentile vs. peers
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy Mutual Aid Association | VA | $284,879,145 | $1,035,520 |
| Consumer Reports Inc | NY | $266,143,105 | $1,011,116 |
| Educational Credit | MN | $264,998,856 | $788,119 |
| Valley Strong Cu Fka | CA | $263,698,848 | $1,559,847 |
| New York Independent System Operator Inc | NY | $255,290,133 | $3,152,168 |
| Cooperative Energy Incorporated | GA | $318,498,652 | $741,001 |
| Community Strategies Inc | OK | $240,209,474 | $367,423 |
| National Endowment For Democracy | DC | $356,168,378 | $477,440 |