CREW USES AGGRESSIVE LEGAL ACTION, IN-DEPTH RESEARCH, COLLABORATIVE POLICY DEVELOPMENT, AND BOLD COMMUNICATIONS TO HELP FOSTER A GOVERNMENT THAT IS ETHICAL AND ACCOUNTABLE, REDUCE THE INFLUENCE OF MONEY IN POLITICS, AND PRESERVE AMERICA'S (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT. WE HIGHLIGHT ABUSES, CHANGE BEHAVIOR, RAISE AWARENESS, AND LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR NEW POLICIES AND APPROACHES THAT ENCOURAGE PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO WORK FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE, NOT FOR THEIR OWN ENRICHMENT OR THE BENEFIT OF POWERFUL INTERESTS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $372k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $28k
- Base
- $255k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $229k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $29k
- Base
- $192k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $192k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $928
- Base
- $180k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $177k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $166k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $19k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President and CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $372k | — | — | $28k | $411k $436k |
Exec. Director & Chief Counsel. Key Employee 75th to 90th percentilevs Public & Societal Benefit peers nationwide | $255k | — | — | $24k | $286k $304k |
General Counsel and Senior Advisor Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $229k | — | — | $29k | $265k $281k |
Dir. of Campaign Finance Litigation Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $192k | — | — | $12k | $210k $222k |
Deputy Chief Counsel Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $192k | — | — | $928 | $199k $211k |
Vice President for Communications Board Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs Public & Societal Benefit peers nationwide | $180k | — | — | $9k | $194k $206k |
Vice President for Policy Board Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs Public & Societal Benefit peers nationwide | $177k | — | — | $10k | $192k $203k |
Sr. V.president & Chief Operating Officer Median to 75th percentilevs Public & Societal Benefit peers nationwide | $166k | — | — | $19k | $190k $202k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON INC equaled 5% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 15%
from 2023
From $356k in 2023 to $411k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 15% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 67%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 8% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 7% 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 CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON INC received $411,155 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations in District of Columbia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON INC reported $11.2M in total revenue and $8.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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