BIOETHICS DEFENSE FUND (BDF) ADVOCATES FOR A CULTURE OF LIFE BY UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING THE RELEVANT LEGAL, SCIENTIFIC, MEDICAL AND MORAL ARGUMENTS IN LIGHT OF A PHILOSOPHICAL ANTHROPOLOGY GROUNDED IN THE NATURAL LAW AND THE COMPATIBILITY OF FAITH AND REASON.THE MISSION OF THE BIOETHICS DEFENSE FUND IS TO STRATEGICALLY ADVOCATE FOR THE RESTORATION AND PROTECTION OF THE FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT TO LIFE AND DIGNITY DURING LIFE BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, PRO BONO LEGAL CONSULTATION, AND MEDIA APPEARANCES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $188k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentile | $188k | — | — | — | $230k $251k |
Vp/secretary Secretary (Operational) 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $14k $15k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South 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 2023, the highest total compensation at BIOETHICS DEFENSE FUND equaled 78% 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 BIOETHICS DEFENSE FUND
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BIOETHICS DEFENSE FUND earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of BIOETHICS DEFENSE FUND received $229,800 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BIOETHICS DEFENSE FUND compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BIOETHICS DEFENSE FUND falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at BIOETHICS DEFENSE FUND equaled 78% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are BIOETHICS DEFENSE FUND's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, BIOETHICS DEFENSE FUND reported $233k in total revenue and $293k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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