Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
 
Employer identification number

94-1156258
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
Yes
 
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits
(E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D)
(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1Gregory FarringtonExecutive Director (i)
(ii)
334,641
0
 
 
40,479
 
410,610
 
129,790
 
915,520
0
 
 
2Alison BrownChief of Staff & Financial Ops (i)
(ii)
245,576
 
 
 
40,500
 
30,250
 
28,710
 
345,035
 
 
 
3Janet HarrisChief Development Officer (i)
(ii)
262,544
 
 
 
23,000
 
12,750
 
12,240
 
310,534
 
 
 
4Melissa FelderChief Marketing Officer (i)
(ii)
274,485
 
 
 
2,737
 
3,284
 
986
 
281,491
 
 
 
5Elizabeth BabcockChief Public Engagement Off (i)
(ii)
251,024
 
 
 
12,750
 
12,750
 
21,169
 
297,693
 
 
 
6Terrence GoslinerDean of Sci & Rsrch Collectns (i)
(ii)
223,858
 
 
 
21,030
 
12,601
 
19,041
 
276,530
 
 
 
7Robin GroesbeckSr Dir of Exhibits & Design (i)
(ii)
126,220
 
 
 
102,049
 
2,410
 
8,703
 
239,382
 
 
 
8Richard PetersonDirector of Sales (i)
(ii)
149,804
 
27,015
 
17,500
 
9,828
 
10,290
 
214,437
 
 
 
9Kim LeDir-Interactive Mktng & Tech (i)
(ii)
170,010
 
 
 
17,500
 
9,545
 
10,447
 
207,502
 
 
 
10Issac KwonGeneral Manager (i)
(ii)
159,884
 
 
 
6,640
 
6,640
 
21,766
 
194,930
 
 
 
11Zeresenay AlemsegedSenior Curator (i)
(ii)
132,514
 
 
 
32,434
 
7,925
 
20,337
 
193,210
 
 
 
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REQUIRED TO RESIDE ON ACADEMY PROPERTY IN ORDER TO BE AVAILABLE FOR AFTERHOURS EMERGENCIES AND/OR BUSINESS MEETINGS; TO HOST PUBLIC RELATIONS EVENTS, AND TO ENTERTAIN POTENTIAL DONORS. PER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 119, THE VALUE OF THIS HOUSING AND ASSOCIATED PERSONAL SERVICES ARE NOT TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
PART I, LINE 4A ROBIN GROESBECK'S OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION (PART II, COLUMN(B)(III)) INCLUDES AN $80,765 SEVERANCE PAYMENT.
PART I, LINE 5A CERTAIN STAFF MEMBERS OF THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM HAVE WAGE INCENTIVES THAT ARE TIED TO THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCES OF SPECIFIC LINES OF BUSINESS WITHIN THE ACADEMY.
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