MPHA PROMOTES A HEALTHY MASSACHUSETTS THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND COALITION BUILDING. WE ARE LEADERS IN THE MOVEMENT TO CREATE HEALTH EQUITY BY ADDRESSING THE ROOT CAUSES OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. WE PROMOTE POLICIES THAT IMPACT THE MAJOR DRIVERS OF HEALTH OUTCOMES, SUCH AS ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD, SAFE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND TRANSPORTATION. WE ALSO ADVOCATE FOR EQUITABLE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Health Care organizations in Massachusetts.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $135k $149k |
Deputy Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $117k $129k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 18 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for health care organizations is 4%.
Based on 13,830 health care 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.
Held steady
from 2022
From $135k in 2022 to $135k in 2023.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 2%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION received $135,179 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Health Care organizations in Massachusetts, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Health Care organizations in Massachusetts, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for health care organizations is 4%.
What are MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION reported $963k in total revenue and $1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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