ADVOCATING FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT ADVANCE DEMOCRATIC VALUES IN THE DIGITAL AGE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $375k
- Bonus
- $35k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $21k
- Base
- $220k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $27k
- Base
- $203k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $170k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $175k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $163k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $6k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentile | $375k | $35k | — | $21k | $452k $495k |
Vice President of Policy Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers nationwide | $220k | — | — | $27k | $259k $284k |
Sr Coun. & Dir., Sec. & Sv. Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $203k | — | — | $24k | $239k $262k |
Director, Research Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $170k | — | — | $12k | $192k $211k |
Gen Counsel and Sr Counsel Comp Pol. Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $175k | — | — | $1k | $184k $202k |
Director, Equity in Civic Tech. Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $163k | — | — | $6k | $178k $195k |
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 13 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY AND TECHNOLOGY equaled 6% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY AND TECHNOLOGY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY AND TECHNOLOGY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY AND TECHNOLOGY received $451,871 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in District of Columbia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY AND TECHNOLOGY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY AND TECHNOLOGY falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY AND TECHNOLOGY equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY AND TECHNOLOGY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY AND TECHNOLOGY reported $7.8M in total revenue and $7.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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