THE MISSION OF THE JEFFERSONIAN PROJECT IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENT POLICY MAKERS BY PROVIDING NONPARTISAN RESEARCH ON CURRENT EVENTS AND OTHER ISSUES OF CONCERN TO THE PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENT POLICY MAKERS.
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 |
|---|---|
CFO 10th to 25th percentile | $37k $39k |
Director Key Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $37k $39k |
Vp-partnerships & Engagement Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $36k $38k |
VP - Policy Board Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | $34k $36k |
Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $30k $32k |
CEO Below 10th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers in Virginia | $20k $22k |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at JEFFERSONIAN PROJECT equaled 6% 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.
Up 6%
from 2023
From $35k in 2023 to $37k in 2024.
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.
Chief Financial Officer pay rose 6% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 403%.
- Key Employee pay rose 6% from 2023 to 2024.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 8% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about JEFFERSONIAN PROJECT
What does the Chief Financial Officer of JEFFERSONIAN PROJECT earn?
In 2024, the Chief Financial Officer of JEFFERSONIAN PROJECT received $37,030 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Financial Officer roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Financial Officer pay at JEFFERSONIAN PROJECT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Financial Officer at JEFFERSONIAN PROJECT falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at JEFFERSONIAN PROJECT equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are JEFFERSONIAN PROJECT's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, JEFFERSONIAN PROJECT reported $704k in total revenue and $648k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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