THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES. THE MISSION IS TO DEVELOP AND DISSEMINATE PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HOW TO MOST EFFECTIVELY LEAD AND MANAGE "HIGHER AMBITION" INSTITUTIONS.
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 Social Science organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Co-executive Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $145k $155k |
Finance & Office Administrator Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $77k $82k |
Executive Director of Leadership Programming Below 10th percentile | $32k $34k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at HIGHER AMBITION LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE INC equaled 8% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about HIGHER AMBITION LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE INC
What does the Director (Operational) of HIGHER AMBITION LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE INC earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of HIGHER AMBITION LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE INC received $145,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Social Science organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at HIGHER AMBITION LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Social Science organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at HIGHER AMBITION LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at HIGHER AMBITION LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE INC equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for social science organizations is 12%.
What are HIGHER AMBITION LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, HIGHER AMBITION LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE INC reported $2.1M in total revenue and $1.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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