TO EMPOWER AMERICANS TO UNDERSTAND, ENJOY AND PRESERVE THE FREEDOM AND MORAL RESPONSIBILITY EMBODIED IN AMERICA'S FOUNDING PRINCIPLES.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Dir of Operations and Media Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $137k $151k |
Executive Director and Board Member Board Member Above 90th percentile | $123k $136k |
Board Member and Media Contributor Board Member 25th percentile to median | $15k $17k |
Board Member and Consultant Board Member 25th percentile to median | $12k $13k |
Treasurer/secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $8k $9k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN OPINION FOUNDATION INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 32%
from 2022
From $104k in 2022 to $137k in 2023.
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.
Board Member pay rose 18% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 1%.
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 OPINION FOUNDATION INC
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of AMERICAN OPINION FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Highest Compensated Employee of AMERICAN OPINION FOUNDATION INC received $137,052 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Highest Compensated Employee roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at AMERICAN OPINION FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at AMERICAN OPINION FOUNDATION INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN OPINION FOUNDATION INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are AMERICAN OPINION FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, AMERICAN OPINION FOUNDATION INC reported $4.6M in total revenue and $4.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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