THE JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES, AMERICA'S BLACK THINK TANK, PROVIDES COMPELLING AND ACTIONABLE POLICY SOLUTIONS TO ERADICATE PERSISTENT AND EVOLVING BARRIERS TO THE FULL FREEDOM OF BLACK PEOPLE IN AMERICA. (SEE SCHEDULE O)WE ARE THE TRUSTED FORUM FOR LEADING EXPERTS AND SCHOLARS TO PARTICIPATE IN MAJOR PUBLIC POLICY DEBATES AND PROMOTE IDEAS THAT ADVANCE BLACK COMMUNITIES. WE USE EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, CONVENINGS, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS TO SUPPORT BLACK COMMUNITIES AND A NETWORK OF ALLIES.
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 nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
- Base
- $247k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $233k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $217k
- Bonus
- $27k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $408
- Base
- $233k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $153k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Interim Pres. & Vice Pres., Policy Officer (Unspecified) | $247k | — | — | $9k | $268k $294k |
Vice President, Communications Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $233k | — | — | $12k | $255k $280k |
President, Thru June 2023 25th percentile to medianvs Social Science peers in District of Columbia | $217k | $27k | — | $408 | $253k $278k |
Vice President, Finance and Ops. Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $233k | — | — | $11k | $249k $273k |
Senior Researcher Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to medianvs Social Science peers nationwide | $153k | — | — | $9k | $169k $186k |
Vice President, Dev., Thru June 2023 Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $137k $151k |
Director, Digital Communications Director (Operational) 25th percentile to medianvs Social Science peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $122k $134k |
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 16 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES INC equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for social science organizations is 12%.
Based on 435 social science 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 JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES INC
What does the Board Vice President of JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES INC earn?
In 2023, the Board Vice President of JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES INC received $255,408 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Vice President roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Vice President pay at JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Board Vice President at JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES INC equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for social science organizations is 12%.
What are JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES INC reported $3.9M in total revenue and $4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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