Mountaintop works toward a future where every community has the collective moral leadership to solve its own problems in order to build a just, loving, and peaceful world for all. In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who dedicated his life to building a courageous community that would change the consciousness of a nation, Mountaintop cultivates transformational locally-rooted leadership, supports youth empowerment, and sustainably strengthens local institutions in communities worldwide where success too often means leaving and not coming back. Mountaintop's first program is a paid, one-year, full-time fellowship in partnership with Harvard faculty for exceptional leaders under the age of 30 to stay in or return to their home communities and strengthen collective leadership in rural and underserved communities in the Global South.
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 International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO Below 10th percentile | $41k $45k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Mountaintop International equaled 53% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
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Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Mountaintop International
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Mountaintop International earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Mountaintop International received $40,999 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report more. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Mountaintop International compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Mountaintop International falls in the bottom 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Mountaintop International equaled 53% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are Mountaintop International's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Mountaintop International reported $138k in total revenue and $77k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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