THE INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT, INC. DEVELOPS SOLUTIONS THAT MAKE GOVERNMENT MORE EFFICIENT, ACCESSIBLE, AND RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF REAL HUMAN BEINGS.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $182k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $32k
- Base
- $171k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $30k
- Base
- $160k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $28k
- Base
- $158k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $28k
- Base
- $131k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $23k
- Base
- $128k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $22k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer Median to 75th percentilevs Public & Societal Benefit peers in Illinois | $182k | — | — | $32k | $224k $240k |
Chief of Policy Key Employee Median to 75th percentile | $171k | — | — | $30k | $212k $227k |
Chief Counsel Senior Policy Advisor Key Employee Median to 75th percentile | $160k | — | — | $28k | $198k $212k |
Deputy Chief Executive Officer Median to 75th percentilevs Public & Societal Benefit peers in Illinois | $158k | — | — | $28k | $196k $210k |
Communications Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $131k | — | — | $23k | $162k $174k |
Senior Advisor for Partnerships Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $128k | — | — | $22k | $159k $170k |
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.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC equaled 2% 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 RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC received $224,472 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations in Illinois, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INC reported $18M in total revenue and $14.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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