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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 Education organizations in Virginia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
COO 10th to 25th percentile | $54k $57k |
Assistant Cooevent Planner Officer (Unspecified) | $29k $30k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Culper equaled 35% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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 Culper
What does the Chief Operating Officer of Culper earn?
In 2024, the Chief Operating Officer of Culper received $53,667 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Operating Officer roles among Education organizations in Virginia, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at Culper compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Virginia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at Culper falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Culper equaled 35% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are Culper's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Culper reported $207k in total revenue and $151k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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