The specific and primary purpose of Govern for California is to promote social welfare by improving the democratic process and the performance of government through policy reforms in election rules through education of candidates and officeholders and other effective means.
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 Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $200k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Information Officer Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $200k | — | — | — | $200k |
Assoc Director Legislative Affairs Unclassified | — | — | — | — | $125k |
Event Planner Unclassified | — | — | — | — | $120k |
Public Affairs Director Unclassified | — | — | — | — | $104k |
Research Director Unclassified | — | — | — | — | $83k |
CFO 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $27k |
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Govern for California equaled 15% 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.
Down 50%
from 2022
From $400k in 2022 to $200k in 2023.
Chief Information Officer pay fell 11% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 87%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay held roughly steady 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 Govern for California
What does the Chief Information Officer of Govern for California earn?
In 2023, the Chief Information Officer of Govern for California received $200,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Information Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Information Officer pay at Govern for California compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Chief Information Officer at Govern for California falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Govern for California equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are Govern for California's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Govern for California reported $563k in total revenue and $1.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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