The mission of the National Postdoctoral Association is to improve the postdoctoral experience by supporting a culture of inclusive connection. At the individual, organizational, and national levels, we facilitate enhanced professional growth, raise awareness, and collaborate with stakeholders in the postdoctoral community.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Social Science organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $165k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director & CEO Median to 75th percentile | $165k | — | — | — | $173k $184k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 13 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at NATIONAL POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATION equaled 26% of the organization's total expenses. The median for social science organizations is 12%.
Based on 435 social science 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.
Down 3%
from 2023
From $178k in 2023 to $173k in 2024.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue held roughly steady.
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 POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of NATIONAL POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of NATIONAL POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATION received $173,250 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Social Science organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at NATIONAL POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Social Science organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at NATIONAL POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at NATIONAL POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATION equaled 26% of the organization's total expenses. The median for social science organizations is 12%.
What are NATIONAL POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, NATIONAL POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATION reported $709k in total revenue and $657k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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