IN AMERICA, THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF YOUR BIRTH SHOULD NOT DETERMINE THE OUTCOME OF YOUR LIFE. THE AMERICAN IDEA FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE POLICIES AND PEOPLE WHO EVERY DAY GIVE MEANING TO THIS CONVICTION.THE FOUNDATION WORKS AT THE INTERSECTION OF GRASSROOTS, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN EFFORTS TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITY AND NATIONAL POLICYMAKERS WHO CAN IMPLEMENT CHANGE. THE FOUNDATION TAKES AN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH TO IDENTIFYING REAL-WORLD INITIATIVES THAT ARE ACHIEVING RESULTS, ARMING POLICYMAKERS WITH THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO IMPROVE THE EFFORTS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND LINKING PRACTITIONERS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS TO REPLICATE THOSE SUCCESS STORIES IN OTHER COMMUNITIES IN NEED.THE AMERICAN IDEA FOUNDATION WILL DEMONSTRATE THAT IT IS THE BOTTOM-UP DYNAMISM OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES THAT TRULY MAKES AMERICA A LAND OF OPPORTUNITY AND PROSPERITY.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $276k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $35k
- Base
- $195k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $162k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director Above 90th percentile | $276k | — | — | $35k | $322k $346k |
Vice President/senior Advisor 75th to 90th percentile | $195k | — | — | $11k | $213k $229k |
Vice President of Policy & Programs Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $162k | — | — | — | $169k $182k |
Secretary/dir. of Operations Secretary (Operational) 75th to 90th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $90k $97k |
Treasurer/dir. of Administration 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $43k $46k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN IDEA FOUNDATION INC equaled 22% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
Based on 2,364 civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 3%
from 2023
From $332k in 2023 to $322k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 54%.
- Board Vice President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Secretary (Operational) pay rose 1% 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 IDEA FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN IDEA FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN IDEA FOUNDATION INC received $322,009 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at AMERICAN IDEA FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at AMERICAN IDEA FOUNDATION INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN IDEA FOUNDATION INC equaled 22% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are AMERICAN IDEA FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, AMERICAN IDEA FOUNDATION INC reported $768k in total revenue and $1.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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