Founded in 1987, Braver Angels, is a private, nonpartisan organization whose mission is to study and strengthen civil society. As part of its mission, the main activity is focused on the reduction of social polarization the process of society separating into mutually antagonistic groups that increasingly do not trust or understand one another. Polarization is a main reason why U.S. public life is so often dysfunctional; and is an important threat to the vitality of U.S. civil society. Braver Angels work is rooted in grassroots organizing. From the grassroots, the organization leverages its programs to impact community life and American institutions. Specifically, Braver Angels efforts are focused on Grassroots work; Academia; Media and Politics & Government. Braver Angels is a not for profit organization that is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is classified by the Internal Revenue Service as other than a private foundation.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations in New York.
- Base
- $245k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $30k
- Base
- $119k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $38k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pres/exec Dir Officer (Unspecified) | $245k | — | — | $30k | $276k $298k |
Chief Tech Officer Unclassified | $119k | — | — | $38k | $157k $169k |
Dir Strategic Proj Unclassified | — | — | — | — | $148k $160k |
Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $142k $153k |
Nat'l Ambassador Unclassified | — | — | — | — | $140k $151k |
Senior Fellow Pub Unclassified | — | — | — | — | $138k $149k |
COO 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $131k $141k |
Dir.of Development Unclassified | — | — | — | — | $114k $124k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Braver AngelsInc equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 4%
from 2023
From $286k in 2023 to $276k in 2024.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Braver AngelsInc
What does the Chief Financial Officer of Braver AngelsInc earn?
In 2024, the Chief Financial Officer of Braver AngelsInc received $141,907 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Financial Officer roles among Human Services organizations in New York, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Financial Officer pay at Braver AngelsInc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Chief Financial Officer at Braver AngelsInc falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Braver AngelsInc equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are Braver AngelsInc's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Braver AngelsInc reported $5.7M in total revenue and $5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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