The mission of Houston Institute is to help the people of Rice University think deeply about the best way to live through the study of the liberal arts especially philosophy and literature. Our goal is to help students become better seekers and speakers of the truth.
Executive compensation
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 Education organizations in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $70k $75k |
Director of Operations 10th to 25th percentile | $63k $67k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Byrne Institute equaled 26% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Byrne Institute
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Byrne Institute earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Byrne Institute received $70,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Texas, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Byrne Institute compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Byrne Institute falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Byrne Institute equaled 26% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are Byrne Institute's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Byrne Institute reported $249k in total revenue and $266k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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