Idealist.org Inc. the Organization" is a not-for-profit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of New York in 1995 and is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501c3 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and from state and local taxes under comparable laws. The Organization connects people organizations and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives. The Organization is independent of any government political ideology or religious creed. Its work is guided by the common desire of its members and supporters to find practical solutions to social and environmental problems in a spirit of generosity and mutual respect.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 10 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in New York.
- Base
- $301k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $49k
- Base
- $166k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $40k
- Base
- $168k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $31k
- Base
- $155k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $34k
- Base
- $139k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $49k
- Base
- $168k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $18k
- Base
- $151k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $31k
- Base
- $159k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $18k
- Base
- $129k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $30k
- Base
- $137k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $18k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Dir Officer (Unspecified) | $301k | — | — | $49k | $369k |
Director of Product Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $166k | — | — | $40k | $217k |
Chief of Staff Officer (Unspecified) | $168k | — | — | $31k | $209k |
Director of Special Projects - Secretary Median to 75th percentile | $155k | — | — | $34k | $198k |
Director of Finance Median to 75th percentile | $139k | — | — | $49k | $197k |
Senior Software Engineer Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $168k | — | — | $18k | $196k |
Dir of Business Development Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $151k | — | — | $31k | $191k |
Director of Programs Key Employee Median to 75th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers nationwide | $159k | — | — | $18k | $186k |
Director Audience Success Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $129k | — | — | $30k | $166k |
Art Director Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $137k | — | — | $18k | $165k |
Plus 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at IDEALISTORG INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security 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.
Up 14%
from 2023
From $323k in 2023 to $369k in 2024.
Chief Financial Officer pay rose 21% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 6%.
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 IDEALISTORG INC
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of IDEALISTORG INC earn?
In 2024, the Highest Compensated Employee of IDEALISTORG INC received $216,654 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Highest Compensated Employee roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in New York, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at IDEALISTORG INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at IDEALISTORG INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at IDEALISTORG INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are IDEALISTORG INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, IDEALISTORG INC reported $5.7M in total revenue and $8.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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