IN ORDER TO FURTHER ITS EXEMPT PURPOSES, THE INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE AND BUSINESS (IDB) FOSTERS SHOULDER-TO-SHOULDER EXCHANGES IN AN ACADEMIC SETTING AMONG THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD), OTHER GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)DELIVERING EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS THAT PRESENT STIMULATING IDEAS TO FOSTER COLLABORATION AND ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $234k
- Bonus
- $68k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $871
- Base
- $160k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $871
- Base
- $157k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $149k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $1k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President and Director 75th to 90th percentile | $234k | $68k | $2k | $871 | $313k $342k |
Vice President, Strategy and Development Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $160k | $15k | $2k | $871 | $182k $199k |
Vice President of Program and Curriculum, Senior P Senior Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | $157k | $15k | $2k | $1k | $180k $196k |
Program Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $149k | $5k | $1k | $1k | $161k $176k |
Vice President, Finance and Administration and Ass Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $132k $144k |
Operations Manager 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $117k $127k |
Accounting Manager 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $110k $121k |
Program Director and Assistant Treasurer Director (Operational) 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $24k $27k |
Vice President, Finance and Administration and Ass Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $24k $26k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE AND BUSINESS equaled 6% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE AND BUSINESS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE AND BUSINESS earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE AND BUSINESS received $313,066 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 INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE AND BUSINESS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE AND BUSINESS falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE AND BUSINESS equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE AND BUSINESS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE AND BUSINESS reported $5.3M in total revenue and $5.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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