Democracy North Carolina's mission is to strengthen democratic structures, build power among disenfranchised communities, and inspire confidence in a transformed political process that works for all.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $105k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $127k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $102k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
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| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Co-executive Dir. Officer (Unspecified) | $105k | — | — | — | $135k $144k |
Co-executive Dir. Officer (Unspecified) | $127k | — | — | — | $132k $140k |
Communication Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $102k | — | — | — | $102k $108k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 13 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Democracy North Carolina equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
Based on 2,364 civil rights, social action & advocacy 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.
Held steady
from 2023
From $135k in 2023 to $135k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Democracy North Carolina
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of Democracy North Carolina earn?
In 2024, the Highest Compensated Employee of Democracy North Carolina received $101,598 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Highest Compensated Employee roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at Democracy North Carolina compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at Democracy North Carolina falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Democracy North Carolina equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are Democracy North Carolina's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Democracy North Carolina reported $4.1M in total revenue and $5.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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