ITEP IS A NON-PROFIT, NON-PARTISAN TAX POLICY ORGANIZATION. WE CONDUCT RIGOROUS ANALYSES OF TAX AND ECONOMIC PROPOSALS AND PROVIDE DATA-DRIVEN RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO SHAPE EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE TAX SYSTEMS. ITEP'S EXPERTISE AND DATA UNIQUELY ENHANCE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL POLICY DEBATES BY REVEALING HOW TAXES AFFECT BOTH PUBLIC REVENUES AND PEOPLE OF VARIOUS LEVELS OF INCOME AND WEALTH.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $218k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $45k
- Base
- $149k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $37k
- Base
- $153k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $27k
- Base
- $130k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $37k
- Base
- $130k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $34k
- Base
- $140k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $21k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $218k | — | — | $45k | $285k $312k |
Communications Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentilevs Public & Societal Benefit peers nationwide | $149k | — | — | $37k | $201k $221k |
Federal Policy Director Key Employee Median to 75th percentilevs Public & Societal Benefit peers nationwide | $153k | — | — | $27k | $195k $214k |
Senior Fellow Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $130k | — | — | $37k | $180k $198k |
Research Director Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $130k | — | — | $34k | $176k $193k |
Senior Fellow Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $140k | — | — | $21k | $175k $191k |
Senior Policy Analyst Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $147k $161k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at INSTITUTE ON TAXATION AND ECONOMIC POLICY equaled 8% 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 ON TAXATION AND ECONOMIC POLICY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of INSTITUTE ON TAXATION AND ECONOMIC POLICY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of INSTITUTE ON TAXATION AND ECONOMIC POLICY received $284,784 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations in District of Columbia, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at INSTITUTE ON TAXATION AND ECONOMIC POLICY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at INSTITUTE ON TAXATION AND ECONOMIC POLICY falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at INSTITUTE ON TAXATION AND ECONOMIC POLICY equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are INSTITUTE ON TAXATION AND ECONOMIC POLICY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, INSTITUTE ON TAXATION AND ECONOMIC POLICY reported $2.6M in total revenue and $3.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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