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Executive compensation, broken down
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 Public & Societal Benefit organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $316k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $248k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $316k | — | — | — | $347k $381k |
Director of Finance/administration Director (Operational) Above 90th percentilevs Public & Societal Benefit peers nationwide | $248k | — | — | — | $267k $293k |
Director or Programs Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $143k $157k |
Assistant to the Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $115k $126k |
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 21 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY equaled 9% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY received $347,403 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 COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY reported $3.8M in total revenue and $3.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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