THE MISSION OF INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND TO EDUCATE CITIZENS,LEGISLATORS AND OPINION MAKERS ABOUT PUBLIC POLICIES THAT ENHANCE PERSONAL AND ECONOMIC FREEDOM.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $206k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $15k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President of II 75th to 90th percentile | $206k | — | — | $15k | $221k $237k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO 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 INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,608 public & societal benefit 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 40%
from 2023
From $158k in 2023 to $221k in 2024.
Estimated with Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 40% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 37%.
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 INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE received $220,539 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE reported $2.3M in total revenue and $2.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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