THE PURPOSES OF THE MPSA ARE TO PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL STUDY AND TEACHING OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, TO FACILITATE COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THOSE ENGAGED IN SUCH STUDY, AND TO DEVELOP STANDARDS FOR AND ENCOURAGE RESEARCH IN THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL POLITICAL PROBLEMS.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $163k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $600
- Benefits
- $5k
- Base
- $119k
- Bonus
- $12k
- Other
- $598
- Benefits
- $5k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Indiana | $163k | — | $600 | $5k | $200k $215k |
Conference Director Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $119k | $12k | $598 | $5k | $160k $172k |
IT Director Chief Information Officer 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $148k $160k |
Deputy Ed/communications D Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $144k $155k |
Ajps Co-editor Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $40k $43k |
Ajps Co-editor Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $40k $43k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 33 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MIDWEST POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 14%
from 2023
From $233k in 2023 to $200k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, 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 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 2%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Information Officer pay fell 3% 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 MIDWEST POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MIDWEST POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of MIDWEST POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION received $199,578 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Indiana, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MIDWEST POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Indiana, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MIDWEST POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MIDWEST POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are MIDWEST POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MIDWEST POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION reported $2.6M in total revenue and $2.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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