THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE SHALL BE TO FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, WITH A FOCUS ON EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE ENDURING IMPORTANCE OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS TO AMERICA'S HISTORY AND CIVIC TRADITIONS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $674k
- Bonus
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- Other
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- Benefits
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- Base
- $180k
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- $180k
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- $180k
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| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chairman Board Chair Above 90th percentile | $674k | — | — | — | $674k $738k |
Executive Dir. Officer (Unspecified) | $180k | — | — | — | $180k $197k |
Procurement Unclassified | $180k | — | — | — | $180k $197k |
Information Tech. Unclassified | $180k | — | — | — | $180k $197k |
Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $144k $158k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $123k $134k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at FREE SPEECH FOUNDATION INC equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about FREE SPEECH FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board Chair of FREE SPEECH FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Board Chair of FREE SPEECH FOUNDATION INC received $674,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Chair roles among Education organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at FREE SPEECH FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Chair at FREE SPEECH FOUNDATION INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at FREE SPEECH FOUNDATION INC equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are FREE SPEECH FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, FREE SPEECH FOUNDATION INC reported $4.2M in total revenue and $7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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