HOSTAGE AID'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST HOSTAGES AND UNLAWFUL DETAINEES AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING INSIGHTS ON THEIR CASES AND COORDINATION WITH GOVERNMENTS & UN BODIES, AS WELL AS STRATEGIES TO DISRUPT THE HOSTAGE BUSINESS MODEL AND THE EMERGING THREAT OF HOSTAGE DIPLOMACY. THIS IS DONE BY COMBINING GLOBAL ADVOCACY WITH EMPIRICAL DATA DRIVEN METHODS AND EXTENSIVE RESEARCH. HOSTAGE AID FOCUSES ON ADVOCATING FOR, SUPPORTING AND DOCUMENTING CASES INVOLVING FOREIGN AND DUAL NATIONALS TAKEN HOSTAGE OR UNLAWFULLY DETAINED.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentile | $180k $191k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at HOSTAGE AID WORLDWIDE INC equaled 28% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public safety, disaster preparedness & relief organizations is 5%.
Based on 1,753 public safety, disaster preparedness & relief organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Top compensation, year by year
From $42k in 2023 to $180k in 2024.
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.
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Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about HOSTAGE AID WORLDWIDE INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of HOSTAGE AID WORLDWIDE INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of HOSTAGE AID WORLDWIDE INC received $180,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at HOSTAGE AID WORLDWIDE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at HOSTAGE AID WORLDWIDE INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at HOSTAGE AID WORLDWIDE INC equaled 28% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public safety, disaster preparedness & relief organizations is 5%.
What are HOSTAGE AID WORLDWIDE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, HOSTAGE AID WORLDWIDE INC reported $440k in total revenue and $634k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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