Communities Rise fosters movements to build power in communities impacted by systemic oppression. To create an equitable system, we pursue cross-sector collaboration, and provide capacity building and legal services for community organizations and microenterprises.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Co-executive Director, Finance and Operations Median to 75th percentile | $117k $130k |
Co-executive Director, Legal Services Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $115k $127k |
Co-executive Director, Capacity Building Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $110k $121k |
Executive Director to Jan. 2023 Below 10th percentilevs Crime & Legal-Related peers in Washington | $4k $5k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Communities Rise equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
Based on 3,267 crime & legal-related 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Communities Rise
What does the Chief Financial Officer of Communities Rise earn?
In 2023, the Chief Financial Officer of Communities Rise received $117,218 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Financial Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Financial Officer pay at Communities Rise compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Financial Officer at Communities Rise falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Communities Rise equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are Communities Rise's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Communities Rise reported $1.4M in total revenue and $1.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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