THE INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (ILG) IS COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING AND EDUCATING PUBLIC SERVANTS BY DELIVERING REAL-WORLD EXPERTISE THAT HELPS THEM NAVIGATE COMPLEX ISSUES, INCREASES THEIR CAPACITY AND BUILDS TRUST IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. TOGETHER, WE WORK WITH LOCAL AGENCY STAFF AND ELECTED OFFICIALS TO BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION OF GOOD GOVERNMENT AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. OUR WORK IS GUIDED BY OUR CORE VALUES OF COLLABORATION, SERVICE, COMMITMENT, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND TRUST.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
- Base
- $212k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $114k
- Bonus
- $2k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $103k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentilevs Public & Societal Benefit peers in California | $212k | — | — | $8k | $254k $278k |
Senior Program Manager Program Manager Median to 75th percentile | $114k | $2k | — | $10k | $134k $146k |
Senior Program Manager Program Manager Median to 75th percentile | $103k | — | — | $7k | $126k $138k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 22 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT equaled 15% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
What does the Chief Executive Officer of INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT received $254,284 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT reported $3.5M in total revenue and $1.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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