THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPS AND DISTRIBUTES POLICY, SOLUTION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS (INCLUDING BOOKS) PROMOTING CONSERVATIVE COMMONSENSE SOLUTIONS TO THE ISSUES FACING OUR SOCIETY.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 Education organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $382k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $240k
- Bonus
- $59k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $220k
- Bonus
- $49k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $207k
- Bonus
- $48k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $189k
- Bonus
- $22k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $172k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chair Board Chair Above 90th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $382k | — | — | — | $382k $405k |
CEO Median to 75th percentile | $240k | $59k | — | — | $299k $318k |
COO & Secretary 75th to 90th percentile | $220k | $49k | — | — | $269k $285k |
Cdo 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $207k | $48k | — | — | $255k $271k |
Employee Key Employee 25th percentile to median | $189k | $22k | — | — | $211k $224k |
CFO & Treasurer 25th percentile to median | $172k | — | — | — | $172k $182k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN CORNERSTONE INSTITUTE INC equaled 3% 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.
Held steady
from 2023
From $382k in 2023 to $382k 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.
Board Chair pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 7%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 2% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 3% 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 CORNERSTONE INSTITUTE INC
What does the Board Chair of AMERICAN CORNERSTONE INSTITUTE INC earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of AMERICAN CORNERSTONE INSTITUTE INC received $381,818 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Chair roles among Education organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at AMERICAN CORNERSTONE INSTITUTE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at AMERICAN CORNERSTONE INSTITUTE INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN CORNERSTONE INSTITUTE INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are AMERICAN CORNERSTONE INSTITUTE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, AMERICAN CORNERSTONE INSTITUTE INC reported $12.1M in total revenue and $12.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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