National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI)'s mission is to enable deterrence of, preparedness for, and response to strategic national security threats across multiple domains through research and support.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 17 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $351k $388k |
Associate Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $266k $294k |
Associate Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $242k $267k |
Associate Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $233k $258k |
Research Director Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $224k $248k |
Research Director Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $220k $243k |
Research Director Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $207k $228k |
Associate Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $94k $104k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $53k $58k |
Science & Tech Advisor Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $51k $57k |
Secretary Secretary (Operational) 10th to 25th percentile | $51k $56k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $48k $53k |
Treasurer 10th to 25th percentile | $47k $52k |
Strategic Advisor - Global Health Security Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $43k $48k |
Facilities Security Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $43k $48k |
Director (thru 12/2023) Board Member 25th percentile to median | $43k $47k |
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $27k $30k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at National Strategic Research Institute equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
Based on 1,078 science & technology organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 5%
from 2022
From $334k in 2022 to $351k in 2023.
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 rose 5% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 7%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Member pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Revenue and expenses over time
National Strategic Research Institute reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
What Science & Technology executives earn
Comparable science & technology organizations nationwide pay their highest-earning executive a median of $127,487.
These are science & technology sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 1,079 organizations across 1,079 filings (2020 – 2024).
See full Science & Technology compensation data →Common questions about National Strategic Research Institute
What does the Chief Executive Officer of National Strategic Research Institute earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of National Strategic Research Institute received $351,037 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Science & Technology organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at National Strategic Research Institute compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at National Strategic Research Institute falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at National Strategic Research Institute equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are National Strategic Research Institute's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, National Strategic Research Institute reported $20.2M in total revenue and $17.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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