MISSION STATEMENT: THE CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY IN THE AMERICAS (CDA) IS DEVOTED TO CHANGING U.S. POLICY TOWARD THE COUNTRIES OF THE AMERICAS BY BASING OUR RELATIONS ON MUTUAL RESPECT, FOSTERING DIALOGUE WITH THOSE GOVERNMENTS AND MOVEMENTS WITH WHICH U.S. POLICY IS AT ODDS, AND RECOGNIZING POSITIVE TRENDS IN DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $167k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $16k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director: Acting Median to 75th percentile | $167k | — | — | $16k | $184k $201k |
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 10 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY IN THE AMERICAS equaled 30% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security 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 IN THE AMERICAS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY IN THE AMERICAS earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY IN THE AMERICAS received $183,668 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security 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 CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY IN THE AMERICAS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY IN THE AMERICAS falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY IN THE AMERICAS equaled 30% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY IN THE AMERICAS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY IN THE AMERICAS reported $805k in total revenue and $612k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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