THE EQUITY RESEARCH COOPERATIVE (EQRC) IS A NON-PROFIT RESEARCH COLLECTIVE THAT ADVANCES THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND POLITICAL INTERESTS OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR THROUGH COMMUNITY-ENGAGED RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, AND THE PRAXIS OF REDISTRIBUTION.(CONT'D IN SCH O) AS A PEOPLE OF COLOR-LED INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH COOPERATIVE, WE STRATEGICALLY REDISTRIBUTE OUR FINANCIAL RESOURCES, ACADEMIC CAPITAL, AND OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE TO SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND MOVEMENTS THAT REDRESS STRUCTURAL OPPRESSION.
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 Social Science organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director of Research Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $148k $159k |
Secretary/dir of Strategy & Culture Officer (Unspecified) | $147k $159k |
Executive Director & President Median to 75th percentile | $144k $155k |
Director of Operations 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | $125k $135k |
Director of Data for Freedom & Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $115k $123k |
Director of Finance 25th percentile to median | $108k $116k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $60k $65k |
Dir of Comm Ptnrshps (thru 3/29/24) Board Member 25th percentile to median | $25k $27k |
Trustee (thru 3/1/24) Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $3k $4k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 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 EQUITY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for social science organizations is 12%.
Based on 435 social science 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 18%
from 2023
From $125k in 2023 to $148k in 2024.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay rose 43% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 7%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 15% 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 EQUITY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION
What does the Board Member of EQUITY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of EQUITY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION received $148,023 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Social Science organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at EQUITY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Social Science organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at EQUITY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at EQUITY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for social science organizations is 12%.
What are EQUITY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, EQUITY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION reported $3.1M in total revenue and $2.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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