THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO LEVERAGE WEB-TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND VOTER EDUCATION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $257k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $253
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $192k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $261
- Benefits
- $34k
- Base
- $181k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $238
- Benefits
- $31k
- Base
- $168k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $129
- Benefits
- $31k
- Base
- $152k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $111
- Benefits
- $31k
- Base
- $164k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $216
- Benefits
- $18k
- Base
- $150k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $99
- Benefits
- $15k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer 75th to 90th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers in New York | $257k | — | $253 | $11k | $269k $302k |
Chief Financial Officer Above 90th percentile | $192k | — | $261 | $34k | $226k $254k |
VP of Engineering Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $181k | — | $238 | $31k | $212k $238k |
Prinicipal Engineer Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers in New York | $168k | — | $129 | $31k | $199k $224k |
VP Partnerships and Data Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $152k | — | $111 | $31k | $183k $205k |
VP of Product Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $164k | — | $216 | $18k | $183k $205k |
Engineer Mangager Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to medianvs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers in New York | $150k | — | $99 | $15k | $166k $186k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at DEMOCRACY WORKS INC equaled 3% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about DEMOCRACY WORKS INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of DEMOCRACY WORKS INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of DEMOCRACY WORKS INC received $269,178 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in New York, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at DEMOCRACY WORKS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in New York, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at DEMOCRACY WORKS INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at DEMOCRACY WORKS INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are DEMOCRACY WORKS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, DEMOCRACY WORKS INC reported $14.9M in total revenue and $9.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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