ADFI exists to support a global effort to advance every person's god-given right to live and speak the truth, and to keep the door open for the gospel. Adfi does this work primarily through supporting organizations that engage in litigation, legislative policy, and legal training throughout the world.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Religion-Related organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chair Board Chair Median to 75th percentile | $42k $46k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $34k $38k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Alliance Defending Freedom International equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
Based on 11,129 religion-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Alliance Defending Freedom International
What does the Board Chair of Alliance Defending Freedom International earn?
In 2023, the Board Chair of Alliance Defending Freedom International received $41,931 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Chair roles among Religion-Related organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at Alliance Defending Freedom International compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Religion-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Chair at Alliance Defending Freedom International falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Alliance Defending Freedom International equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
What are Alliance Defending Freedom International's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Alliance Defending Freedom International reported $8.6M in total revenue and $7.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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