The purpose of the Corporation is exclusively to operate for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, and to carry out the purposes of the American Association of Physics Teachers, the American Institute of Physics Incorporated, the American Physical Society and other organizations, as may be determined from time to time, that are recognized as public charities and exempt from tax under section 501(c)(3) who are dedicated to the advancement of physics and related scientific disciplines.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President 25th percentile to median | $65k $69k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $60k $64k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $56k $60k |
Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $56k $60k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $54k $57k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $51k $54k |
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.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN CENTER FOR PHYSICS INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
Based on 1,078 science & technology organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 3%
from 2023
From $63k in 2023 to $65k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 69%.
- Board Member pay rose 9% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about AMERICAN CENTER FOR PHYSICS INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN CENTER FOR PHYSICS INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN CENTER FOR PHYSICS INC received $65,299 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Science & Technology organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at AMERICAN CENTER FOR PHYSICS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at AMERICAN CENTER FOR PHYSICS INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN CENTER FOR PHYSICS INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are AMERICAN CENTER FOR PHYSICS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, AMERICAN CENTER FOR PHYSICS INC reported $7.1M in total revenue and $4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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