TO ELEVATE AND ASSEMBLE PRO-DEMOCRACY VOICES IN AN EFFORT TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTION AND VALUE OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY AND TO ENCOURAGE INNOVATIVE THINKING ABOUT HOW TO SOLVE THE EMERGING CHALLENGES FACING AMERICA.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $200k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sr. Program Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $200k | — | — | — | $200k $212k |
Executive Director Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $12k $13k |
Secretary/treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $500 $531 |
Director Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $500 $531 |
President Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $500 $531 |
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.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER INSTITUTE equaled 1% 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.
Down 25%
from 2023
From $267k in 2023 to $200k in 2024.
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.
Director (Operational) pay fell 25% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 142%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Member pay held roughly steady 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 DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER INSTITUTE
What does the Director (Operational) of DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER INSTITUTE earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER INSTITUTE received $200,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Education organizations in District of Columbia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER INSTITUTE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER INSTITUTE falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER INSTITUTE equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER INSTITUTE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER INSTITUTE reported $25.3M in total revenue and $17.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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