THE MISSION OF BUILDING AMERICA'S FUTURE (BAF) IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND BUILD A GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT TO ADVANCE NEW POLICIES ON A BROAD RANGE OF ISSUES IMPORTANT TO THE WELFARE OF ALL AMERICANS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, IMMIGRATION, ENERGY, ECONOMY, JOBS, TRADE AND NATIONAL SECURITY.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 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
- $180k
- Bonus
- $35k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers in District of Columbia | $180k | $35k | — | — | $215k $228k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $48k $51k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $48k $51k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $48k $51k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at BUILDING AMERICA'S FUTURE equaled 0.2% 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.
Down 23%
from 2023
From $280k in 2023 to $215k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 23% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 376%.
- Board Member pay fell 20% 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 BUILDING AMERICA'S FUTURE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BUILDING AMERICA'S FUTURE earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of BUILDING AMERICA'S FUTURE received $215,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in District of Columbia, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BUILDING AMERICA'S FUTURE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BUILDING AMERICA'S FUTURE falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at BUILDING AMERICA'S FUTURE equaled 0.2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are BUILDING AMERICA'S FUTURE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, BUILDING AMERICA'S FUTURE reported $100.2M in total revenue and $98.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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