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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations in Virginia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President 10th to 25th percentile | $53k $56k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentilevs Public & Societal Benefit peers nationwide | $32k $33k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE equaled 32% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE received $52,860 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations in Virginia, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations in Virginia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE equaled 32% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, COMMON SENSE POLICY INSTITUTE reported $200k in total revenue and $166k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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