The National Foundation for Autism Research (NFAR) is dedicated to improving the lives of autistic individuals by empowering them with equitable opportunities that promote independence, inclusion, and lifelong success, thereby strengthening the communities we serve.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $153k
- Bonus
- $17k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $148k
- Bonus
- $16k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Dir. Officer (Unspecified) | $153k | $17k | — | — | $170k $181k |
Chairman Board Chair 75th to 90th percentile | $148k | $16k | — | — | $165k $175k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at National Foundation For Autism Research equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for diseases, disorders & medical disciplines organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,393 diseases, disorders & medical disciplines 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.
Up 6%
from 2023
From $161k in 2023 to $170k 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 Chair pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 26%.
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 National Foundation For Autism Research
What does the Board Chair of National Foundation For Autism Research earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of National Foundation For Autism Research received $164,535 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Chair roles among Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at National Foundation For Autism Research compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at National Foundation For Autism Research falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at National Foundation For Autism Research equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for diseases, disorders & medical disciplines organizations is 10%.
What are National Foundation For Autism Research's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, National Foundation For Autism Research reported $2.1M in total revenue and $1.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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