The primary program of Change Elemental involves providing individualized, in depth support to nonprofit groups that are grappling with organizational problems, challenged by change or growth, or striving to become stronger. Change Elemental works exclusively with groups committed to a just, humane and sustainable society. The issues Change Elemental helps social purpose organizations to address include: purpose and priorities, organizational structure, managerial styles, financial management, fund-raising, working relationships, board development, and planning.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $158k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $21k
- Base
- $145k
- Bonus
- $7k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Former Co-director, Director Prefiguring Futures Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentilevs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers nationwide | $158k | — | $2k | $21k | $189k $208k |
Senior Consultant Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $145k | $7k | — | $13k | $173k $189k |
Senior Consultant Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $139k $152k |
Coweaver, Director of Finance and Operation Median to 75th percentilevs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $139k $152k |
Coweaver, Senior Consultant Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $117k $128k |
Coweaver, Director of Learning & Narrative Strateg Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $112k $123k |
Former Co-director, Senior Consultant Director (Operational) 25th percentile to medianvs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $81k $89k |
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 9 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Change Elemental equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building 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.
Held steady
from 2022
From $188k in 2022 to $189k in 2023.
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.
Director (Operational) pay rose 1% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 19%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Change Elemental
What does the Director (Operational) of Change Elemental earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of Change Elemental received $189,386 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at Change Elemental compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at Change Elemental falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Change Elemental equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are Change Elemental's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Change Elemental reported $2.2M in total revenue and $2.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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