THE INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT ACTION, INC. ADVOCATES FOR SOLUTIONS THAT MAKE GOVERNMENT MORE EFFICIENT, ACCESSIBLE, AND RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF REAL HUMAN BEINGS
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer 10th to 25th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers in Illinois | $43k $46k |
Chief of Policy Key Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $40k $43k |
Chief Counsel Senior Policy Advisor Key Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $38k $41k |
Deputy Chief Executive Officer Below 10th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers in Illinois | $37k $40k |
Communications Director Director (Operational) 10th to 25th percentile | $31k $33k |
Senior Advisor for Partnerships Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $30k $32k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at RESPONSIVE GOV ACTION INC equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
Based on 2,364 civil rights, social action & advocacy 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 RESPONSIVE GOV ACTION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of RESPONSIVE GOV ACTION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of RESPONSIVE GOV ACTION INC received $42,897 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in Illinois, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at RESPONSIVE GOV ACTION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at RESPONSIVE GOV ACTION INC falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at RESPONSIVE GOV ACTION INC equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are RESPONSIVE GOV ACTION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, RESPONSIVE GOV ACTION INC reported $12.1M in total revenue and $9.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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