THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOR TODAY'S CREDIT, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND CUSTOMER FINANCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONALS. CRF PROMOTES LEADERSHIP AND PROVIDES LINKAGE BETWEEN PRACTICE AND EDUCATION, SERVING ITS DIVERSE MEMBERSHIP BY RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE, PROMOTING THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AND FOSTERING INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 nationwide.
- Base
- $221k
- Bonus
- $20k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $137k
- Bonus
- $20k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentile | $221k | $20k | — | — | $254k $272k |
CFO Median to 75th percentile | $137k | $20k | — | — | $165k $176k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CREDIT RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC equaled 15% 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.
Up 15%
from 2023
From $221k in 2023 to $254k in 2024.
Estimated with Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 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 21%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 21% 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 CREDIT RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CREDIT RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of CREDIT RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC received $254,200 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CREDIT RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CREDIT RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CREDIT RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are CREDIT RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CREDIT RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC reported $1.8M in total revenue and $1.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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