THE MISSION OF ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE-AAJC (AAJC) IS TO ADVANCE CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS FOR ASIAN AMERICANS AND TO BUILD AND PROMOTE A FAIR AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY FOR ALL.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 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
- $155k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $206k
- Benefits
- $15k
- Base
- $245k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $214k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $183k
- Bonus
- $27k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $215k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $827
- Base
- $177k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $152k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vp, Development (until 10/24) Board Vice President Above 90th percentile | $155k | — | $206k | $15k | $383k $406k |
President & Exec. Dir. 75th to 90th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers in District of Columbia | $245k | — | — | $11k | $268k $285k |
Vp, Finance & Operations Vice President Above 90th percentile | $214k | — | — | $24k | $253k $269k |
Vp, HR & Admin Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $183k | $27k | — | $1k | $245k $260k |
Vp, Policy & Programs Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $215k | — | — | $827 | $226k $240k |
Director of Litigation Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers in District of Columbia | $177k | — | — | $12k | $197k $209k |
Asst. Dir Litigation Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to medianvs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers in District of Columbia | $152k | — | — | — | $152k $162k |
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 20 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE - AAJC INC equaled 2% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 41%
from 2023
From $271k in 2023 to $383k 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 Vice President pay rose 76% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 8%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay fell 1% from 2023 to 2024.
- Vice President pay rose 6% 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 ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE - AAJC INC
What does the Board Vice President of ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE - AAJC INC earn?
In 2024, the Board Vice President of ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE - AAJC INC received $382,758 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Vice President 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 Board Vice President pay at ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE - AAJC INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Vice President at ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE - AAJC INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE - AAJC INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE - AAJC INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE - AAJC INC reported $12.6M in total revenue and $15.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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