THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN IDEAS (CFAI) IS DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION OF POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT ADVANCE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMERICAN INNOVATORS AND ENTREPRENEURS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO IDENTIFY AND EDUCATE BOTH ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CITIZENS ABOUT IDEAS THAT ADVANCE AND ENHANCE PROSPERITY THROUGH PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chairman Board Chair 25th percentile to median | $8k $8k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CENTER FOR AMERICAN IDEAS equaled 0.1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,608 public & societal benefit organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Board Chair pay fell 98% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 123%.
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 CENTER FOR AMERICAN IDEAS
What does the Board Chair of CENTER FOR AMERICAN IDEAS earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of CENTER FOR AMERICAN IDEAS received $7,606 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Chair roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at CENTER FOR AMERICAN IDEAS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at CENTER FOR AMERICAN IDEAS falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CENTER FOR AMERICAN IDEAS equaled 0.1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are CENTER FOR AMERICAN IDEAS's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CENTER FOR AMERICAN IDEAS reported $5.4M in total revenue and $6.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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