THE ESA FOUNDATION HARNESSES THE POWER OF THE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY TO BENEFIT STUDENTS, SCHOOLS, AND CHARITIES, WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF IMPROVING THE LIVES OF AMERICA'S YOUTH AND SETTING THEM ON CAREER PATHS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
VP & Executive Dir (to 8/23) Executive Vice President 25th percentile to median | $140k $153k |
Vice President (from 06/23) Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $104k $115k |
President & CEO 10th to 25th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in District of Columbia | $55k $60k |
Secy, Svp, Gen Counsel (to 4/23) Senior Vice President Below 10th percentile | $29k $32k |
Secretary (from 4/23) Secretary (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $24k $27k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at ESA'S FOUNDATION equaled 22% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 75%
from 2022
From $80k in 2022 to $140k in 2023.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Executive Vice President pay rose 418% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 31%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay fell 32% from 2022 to 2023.
- Senior Vice President pay fell 31% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about ESA'S FOUNDATION
What does the Executive Vice President of ESA'S FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Executive Vice President of ESA'S FOUNDATION received $139,500 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Executive Vice President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Executive Vice President pay at ESA'S FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Executive Vice President at ESA'S FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at ESA'S FOUNDATION equaled 22% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are ESA'S FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, ESA'S FOUNDATION reported $674k in total revenue and $626k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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