Brownstone Institute is an educational nonprofit corporation that strives to provide an independent voice for personal liberty and free enterprise in the United States. We look to influence a post-lockdown world by generating new ideas in public health, scientific discourse, economics, and social theory to defend and promote the liberty that is critical for an enlightened society from which everyone benefits. The purpose is to point the way to a better understanding of essential freedoms.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Texas.
- Base
- $165k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Secretary/media Secretary (Operational) 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $165k | — | — | — | $165k $175k |
President 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $32k $34k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN BROWNSTONE INSTITUTE equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 5%
from 2023
From $157k in 2023 to $165k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about AMERICAN BROWNSTONE INSTITUTE
What does the Secretary (Operational) of AMERICAN BROWNSTONE INSTITUTE earn?
In 2024, the Secretary (Operational) of AMERICAN BROWNSTONE INSTITUTE received $164,780 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Secretary (Operational) roles among Education organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Secretary (Operational) pay at AMERICAN BROWNSTONE INSTITUTE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Secretary (Operational) at AMERICAN BROWNSTONE INSTITUTE falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN BROWNSTONE INSTITUTE equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are AMERICAN BROWNSTONE INSTITUTE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, AMERICAN BROWNSTONE INSTITUTE reported $2.6M in total revenue and $2.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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