American Principles Project was created to promote the dignity of the human person as affirmed by America's founding principles, namely that we are all d equal, endowed by our Creator with certain inalienable rights, and among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." American Principles Project seeks to advocate for policy solutions that uphold and educate Americans about these principles, particularly as they relate to the inherent dignity of workers, parents, students and immigrants as well as the sacredness of all human life and traditional marriage.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in Virginia.
- Base
- $233k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $28k
- Base
- $191k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $161k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentile | $233k | — | — | $28k | $261k $286k |
Treasurer and President Emeritus 75th to 90th percentile | $191k | — | — | $17k | $208k $228k |
Director of Policy and Government Affairs Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers nationwide | $161k | — | — | $24k | $185k $203k |
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $137k $150k |
Director of Communications Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $127k $139k |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at American Principles Project equaled 6% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about American Principles Project
What does the Chief Executive Officer of American Principles Project earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of American Principles Project received $260,955 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in Virginia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at American Principles Project compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in Virginia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at American Principles Project falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at American Principles Project equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are American Principles Project's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, American Principles Project reported $5.3M in total revenue and $4.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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