MFDI applies the principles of Social Behavior Change Communication to affect social justice using film, radio, television and new media platforms in production, distribution and training.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in Washington.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers nationwide | $36k $38k |
President 10th to 25th percentile | $28k $30k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 2 unpaid individuals.
Browse compensation in International, Foreign Affairs & National Security →
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Media for Development International equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,811 international, foreign affairs & national security organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 63%
from 2023
From $97k in 2023 to $36k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay fell 63% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 90%.
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 Media for Development International
What does the Board Member of Media for Development International earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of Media for Development International received $36,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at Media for Development International compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at Media for Development International falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Media for Development International equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are Media for Development International's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Media for Development International reported $314k in total revenue and $227k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
Compare any role, sector, or revenue band
Build your own benchmark from millions of reported positions.