THE HEALTH RESEARCH ALLIANCE (HRA), A COLLABORATIVE MEMBER ORGANIZATION OF NONPROFIT RESEARCH FUNDERS, IS COMMITTED TO MAXIMIZING THE IMPACT OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH TO IMPROVE HUMAN HEALTH. TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION, HRA: - FOSTERS OPEN COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION AMONG AND BETWEEN FUNDERS AND THE BROADER RESEARCH COMMUNITY- COLLECTS AND SHARES COMPREHENSIVE DATA AND ANALYSIS ABOUT NONPROFIT FUNDING FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING - PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, KNOWLEDGE, TOOLS, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE INNOVATIVE AND EFFECTIVE GRANTMAKING- ADDRESSES ISSUES THAT ARE KEY TO ACCELERATING RESEARCH DISCOVERY AND ITS TRANSLATIONCORE VALUES:- IMPACT: WE ENABLE EACH ORGANIZATION AND THE RESEARCH COMMUNITY COLLECTIVELY TO ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH. - COLLABORATE: WE OPENLY SHARE INFORMATION, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE, AND WORK TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE OUR SHARED GOALS.- INNOVATE: WE FOSTER NOVEL APPROACHES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Medical Research organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $118k $125k |
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $116k $123k |
Assistant Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $110k $116k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at HEALTH RESEARCH ALLIANCE INC equaled 17% of the organization's total expenses. The median for medical research organizations is 10%.
Based on 1,118 medical research 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.
Down 56%
from 2023
From $269k in 2023 to $118k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 56% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 8%.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 18% 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 HEALTH RESEARCH ALLIANCE INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of HEALTH RESEARCH ALLIANCE INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of HEALTH RESEARCH ALLIANCE INC received $118,318 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Medical Research organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at HEALTH RESEARCH ALLIANCE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Medical Research organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at HEALTH RESEARCH ALLIANCE INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at HEALTH RESEARCH ALLIANCE INC equaled 17% of the organization's total expenses. The median for medical research organizations is 10%.
What are HEALTH RESEARCH ALLIANCE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, HEALTH RESEARCH ALLIANCE INC reported $631k in total revenue and $692k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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