The Mawazo Institute is a non-profit research institute based in Nairobi, Kenya. We support the next generation of female thought leaders and scholars in Africa, and get policymakers and the public engaged with their research.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO 25th percentile to median | $74k $82k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Mawazo Institute equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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 Mawazo Institute
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Mawazo Institute earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Mawazo Institute received $74,286 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Illinois, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Mawazo Institute compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Mawazo Institute falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Mawazo Institute equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are Mawazo Institute's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Mawazo Institute reported $959k in total revenue and $782k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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