Executive compensation
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 International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $65k $69k |
Chief Operating Officer Below 10th percentile | $51k $54k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION AMERICA equaled 11% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 73%
from 2023
From $236k in 2023 to $65k 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 73% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 75%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay fell 73% 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 OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION AMERICA
What does the Chief Executive Officer of OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION AMERICA earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION AMERICA received $64,762 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION AMERICA compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION AMERICA falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION AMERICA equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION AMERICA's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION AMERICA reported $629k in total revenue and $578k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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