THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER (LGBTQ+) COMMUNITY. BY INSPIRING AND ENGAGING INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES, HRC STRIVES TO END DISCRIMINATION AGAINST LGBTQ+ PEOPLE AND REALIZE A WORLD THAT ACHIEVES FUNDAMENTAL FAIRNESS AND EQUALITY FOR ALL.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 18 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $728k
- Bonus
- $7k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $322k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $49k
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $356k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $333k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $25k
- Base
- $332k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $294k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $6k
- Benefits
- $22k
- Base
- $316k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $290k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $286k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $25k
- Base
- $284k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $253k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $244k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $240k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $242k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $224k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $21k
- Base
- $236k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $231k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $5k
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $207k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Above 90th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers in District of Columbia | $728k | $7k | — | $11k | $785k |
SVP & General Counsel - to 09/24 75th to 90th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $322k | — | $49k | $24k | $415k |
Asst. Vp; Svp, Dev. & Membership 75th to 90th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $356k | — | — | $8k | $383k |
VP & Chief of Staff Vice President Above 90th percentile | $333k | — | — | $25k | $377k |
Svp, Finance & Data Analytics Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $332k | — | — | $17k | $367k |
Vp, Operations & Security Vice President Above 90th percentile | $294k | — | $6k | $22k | $339k |
Svp, Comm. & Brand - Until 02/25 Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $316k | — | — | $9k | $339k |
Svp, Policy & Political Affairs Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $290k | — | — | $24k | $329k |
Vp, Legal Board Vice President Above 90th percentile | $286k | — | — | $25k | $327k |
Svp, People & Operations Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $284k | — | — | $24k | $324k |
Vp, Government Affairs Board Vice President Above 90th percentile | $253k | — | — | $16k | $283k |
Vp, Data & Analytics Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $244k | — | — | $11k | $268k |
Operating Officer - As of 04/24 Officer (Unspecified) | $240k | — | — | $19k | $267k |
Vp, Membership Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $242k | — | — | $8k | $265k |
Deputy Gen. Counsel Officer (Unspecified) | $224k | — | — | $21k | $259k |
Major Gifts, Planned Giving Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers in District of Columbia | $236k | — | — | $8k | $258k |
Research & Training - Until 02/25 Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $231k | — | $5k | $7k | $252k |
Svp, Deib Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $207k | — | — | $24k | $244k |
Plus 41 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN INC equaled 1% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Climbed 85%
over 3 years
From $425k in 2021 to $785k in 2024.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 85% from 2021 to 2024, while revenue rose 29%.
- Senior Vice President pay rose 26% from 2021 to 2024.
- Vice President pay fell 10% from 2021 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 and 2024.
Revenue and expenses over time
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN INC reported revenue and expenses across 3 filing years.
What Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy executives earn in District of Columbia
Comparable civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations in District of Columbia pay their highest-earning executive a median of $161,864.
These are civil rights, social action & advocacy sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 222 organizations across 222 filings (2021 – 2024).
See full Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy pay data for District of Columbia →Common questions about HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN INC received $784,577 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in District of Columbia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN INC equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN INC reported $50.1M in total revenue and $53.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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