THE MISSION OF THE BUCKLEY INSTITUTE IS TO PROMOTE INTELLECTUAL DIVERSITY AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH AT YALE UNIVERSITY. WE AIM TO FOSTER ROBUST AND OPEN DEBATE, PROVIDE A HOME FOR ENLIGHTENED CONSERVATIVE THOUGHT, AND EXPOSE STUDENTS TO OFTEN-UNVOICED VIEWS. WE BELIEVE THAT GENUINE INTELLECTUAL DIVERSITY IS ESSENTIAL FOR ADVANCING CRITICAL INQUIRY AND SEEK TO CHALLENGE IDEOLOGICAL COMPLACENCY WHEREVER IT EXISTS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $235k
- Bonus
- $28k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $160k
- Bonus
- $10k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $130k
- Bonus
- $10k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director and Founder 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers in Connecticut | $235k | $28k | — | $13k | $284k $307k |
Director of Development Median to 75th percentile | $160k | $10k | — | $19k | $195k $210k |
Director of Communications Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $130k | $10k | — | $9k | $153k $165k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast 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 2024, the highest total compensation at BUCKLEY INSTITUTE INC equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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 10%
from 2023
From $258k in 2023 to $284k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 10% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 76%.
- Chief Development Officer pay rose 7% from 2023 to 2024.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 11% 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 BUCKLEY INSTITUTE INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BUCKLEY INSTITUTE INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of BUCKLEY INSTITUTE INC received $284,211 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Connecticut, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BUCKLEY INSTITUTE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Connecticut, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BUCKLEY INSTITUTE INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at BUCKLEY INSTITUTE INC equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are BUCKLEY INSTITUTE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, BUCKLEY INSTITUTE INC reported $3.8M in total revenue and $2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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