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Filing year 2023

COMMON SENSE SOCIETY

Washington, District of Columbia·EIN 86-1543050·501(c)(3)
Total revenue
$6.7M
Total assets
$3.2M
Total expenses
$6.8M
Reported officers
11
Mission

COMMON SENSE SOCIETY'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLES OF LIBERTY, PROSPERITY, AND BEAUTY.

Executive compensation, broken down

Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.

President and C.e.o.
75th to 90th percentile
$288k
Base
$254k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$24k
Vice President, Development
Board Vice President
75th to 90th percentile
$249k
Base
$220k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$21k
Chief Communications Officer
Highest Compensated Employee
75th to 90th percentile
$249k
Base
$212k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$29k
Senior Fellow & Editor
Highest Compensated Employee
75th to 90th percentile
$240k
Base
$221k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$16k
Chief Operating Officer
75th to 90th percentile
$232k
Base
$217k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$6k
Secretary & Treasurer, Executive VP
Median to 75th percentile
$226k
Base
$199k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$20k
Vice President, Southern Us
Board Vice President
75th to 90th percentile
$219k
Base
$183k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$29k
Chief Financial Officer
75th to 90th percentile
$190k
Base
$182k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$622

Plus 3 unpaid individuals.

Funded by

Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.

FAQ

Common questions about COMMON SENSE SOCIETY

What does the Chief Executive Officer of COMMON SENSE SOCIETY earn?

In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of COMMON SENSE SOCIETY received $288,181 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.

How does Chief Executive Officer pay at COMMON SENSE SOCIETY compare with similar nonprofits?

Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at COMMON SENSE SOCIETY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles.

What are COMMON SENSE SOCIETY's revenue and expenses?

In 2023, COMMON SENSE SOCIETY reported $6.7M in total revenue and $6.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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