DESIGN FOR LIFE, (THE "CORPORATION"), WILL DEVELOP TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, UNDERTAKE RESEARCH, AND PROVIDE EDUCATION AND UNBIASED INSIGHTS THAT WILL IMPROVE THE EFFICACY OF NONPROFITS AND GOVERNMENTS TO PROVIDE IMPROVED PLANNING AND DESIGN CAPABILITIES FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, FOOD DISTRIBUTION, AND DISASTER RELIEVE SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES (LMIC).
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $239k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $239k | — | — | $7k | $246k $265k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at DESIGN FOR LIFE equaled 37% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 15%
from 2023
From $214k in 2023 to $246k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 15% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 61%.
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 DESIGN FOR LIFE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of DESIGN FOR LIFE earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of DESIGN FOR LIFE received $245,966 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at DESIGN FOR LIFE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at DESIGN FOR LIFE falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at DESIGN FOR LIFE equaled 37% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are DESIGN FOR LIFE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, DESIGN FOR LIFE reported $313k in total revenue and $663k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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