THE MISSION OF THE DEMOCRACY AT WORK INSTITUTE IS TO EXPAND THE WORKER COOPERATIVE MODEL TO REACH COMMUNITIES MOST DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INEQUALITY, SPECIFICALLY PEOPLE OF COLOR, RECENT IMMIGRANTS, AND LOW-WAGE WORKFORCES. WE ARE A MOVEMENT-BASED THINK-AND-DO TANK SUPPORTING WORKER COOPERATIVES TO GROW TO A SCALE THAT CREATES MEANINGFUL CHANGE IN THE ECONOMY.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Employment organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Co-executive Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $132k $140k |
Co-executive Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $130k $137k |
Program Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $116k $122k |
Program Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $115k $122k |
Program Director/dir.(thru Nov) Board Member Median to 75th percentilevs Employment peers in California | $98k $104k |
Program Dir./secretary (as of Nov) Officer (Unspecified) | $97k $103k |
Program Director/secretary(thru Nov) Officer (Unspecified) | $84k $89k |
Program Director/dir.(as of Nov) Board Member Median to 75th percentilevs Employment peers in California | $82k $87k |
President 10th to 25th percentilevs Employment peers in California | $11k $12k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA 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 DEMOCRACY AT WORK INSTITUTE equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for employment organizations is 7%.
Based on 3,624 employment 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.
Up 2%
from 2023
From $129k in 2023 to $132k in 2024.
Estimated with San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay fell 6% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 40%.
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 DEMOCRACY AT WORK INSTITUTE
What does the Director (Operational) of DEMOCRACY AT WORK INSTITUTE earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of DEMOCRACY AT WORK INSTITUTE received $132,120 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Employment organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at DEMOCRACY AT WORK INSTITUTE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Employment organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at DEMOCRACY AT WORK INSTITUTE falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at DEMOCRACY AT WORK INSTITUTE equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for employment organizations is 7%.
What are DEMOCRACY AT WORK INSTITUTE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, DEMOCRACY AT WORK INSTITUTE reported $2.8M in total revenue and $4.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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