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California Independent System
EIN 943274043 · CA · NTEE W99 · revenue $285,941,806 · FY 2024-12-31
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88th percentile
We compared this Executive Director / CEO's pay to 8 similar public & societal benefit nonprofits of about the same size, adjusted for CA cost of living and inflation.
ELLIOTT MAINZER · reported title "PRESIDENT & CEO" · only 8 comparables — treat the percentile as indicative.
How we chose them
Every comparable organization in the band — 8 in total — matched by Same NTEE major group (W), nationwide + budget 0.8–1.25× revenue, and selected by rule, not hand-picked. Peer pay is normalized to CA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities) and to the subject's filing year (CPI-U). Full methodology →
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navy Mutual Aid Association | VA | $284,879,145 | $1,035,520 | 990 → |
| Consumer Reports Inc | NY | $266,143,105 | $1,011,116 | 990 → |
| Educational Credit | MN | $264,998,856 | $788,119 | 990 → |
| Valley Strong Cu Fka | CA | $263,698,848 | $1,559,847 | 990 → |
| New York Independent System Operator Inc | NY | $255,290,133 | $3,152,168 | 990 → |
| 🔒 +3 more comparable organizations — the full peer set, sources, and CSV export are included in your board report. | ||||
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