TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES AND PURPOSES OF THE CENTER FOR INQUIRY, INC.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & CEO 10th to 25th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in New York | $28k $31k |
Cfo/treasurer 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in New York | $25k $27k |
Legal Director Director (Operational) 10th to 25th percentile | $24k $26k |
Secretary Secretary (Operational) 10th to 25th percentile | $16k $17k |
Director of Government Affairs Director (Operational) Below 10th percentile | $5k $5k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, 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 2024, the highest total compensation at CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND equaled 31% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 27%
from 2023
From $22k in 2023 to $28k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 202% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 59%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 14% from 2023 to 2024.
- Secretary (Operational) pay rose 26% 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 CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND received $28,439 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND equaled 31% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CENTER FOR INQUIRY DEVELOPMENT FUND reported $1.4M in total revenue and $93k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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