THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF FINANCIAL PROBLEMS AND PROMOTE FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP. THE ORGANIZATION IS DEVOTED TO THE STUDY AND PROMOTION OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT FINANCIAL ECONOMICS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary/tr Officer (Unspecified) | $130k $145k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $20k $22k |
Board Member Below 10th percentile | $2k $2k |
Board Member Below 10th percentile | $2k $2k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN FINANCE ASSOCIATION equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,608 public & societal benefit organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Held steady
from 2022
From $130k in 2022 to $130k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay fell 70% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 37%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about AMERICAN FINANCE ASSOCIATION
What does the Board Member of AMERICAN FINANCE ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of AMERICAN FINANCE ASSOCIATION received $20,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at AMERICAN FINANCE ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at AMERICAN FINANCE ASSOCIATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN FINANCE ASSOCIATION equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are AMERICAN FINANCE ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, AMERICAN FINANCE ASSOCIATION reported $1.8M in total revenue and $2.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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