THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO (A) ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL THEORY AND PRACTICES GROUNDED IN DEMOCRATIC VALUES AND STUDENT VOICE THROUGH RESEARCH, RESOURCE COMPILATION, AND PUBLIC OUTREACH, AND (B) SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF INDIVIDUALS, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO GIVE YOUNG PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME CURIOUS, CREATIVE, AND SELF-MOTIVATED LEARNERS THROUGH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS WORKSHOPS, NETWORKING, AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Mississippi.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $114k $125k |
Board Member 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | $28k $31k |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at INSTITUTE FOR DEMOCRATIC EDUCATION IN AMERICA INC equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 10%
from 2022
From $104k in 2022 to $114k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 10% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 80%.
- Board Member pay rose 18% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about INSTITUTE FOR DEMOCRATIC EDUCATION IN AMERICA INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of INSTITUTE FOR DEMOCRATIC EDUCATION IN AMERICA INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of INSTITUTE FOR DEMOCRATIC EDUCATION IN AMERICA INC received $114,157 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Mississippi, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at INSTITUTE FOR DEMOCRATIC EDUCATION IN AMERICA INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Mississippi, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at INSTITUTE FOR DEMOCRATIC EDUCATION IN AMERICA INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at INSTITUTE FOR DEMOCRATIC EDUCATION IN AMERICA INC equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are INSTITUTE FOR DEMOCRATIC EDUCATION IN AMERICA INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, INSTITUTE FOR DEMOCRATIC EDUCATION IN AMERICA INC reported $230k in total revenue and $583k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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