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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Co-founding Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $37k $41k |
Co-president Below 10th percentile | $17k $19k |
Co-founding Executive Direcor Officer (Unspecified) | $17k $19k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at PEER DEFENSE PROJECT equaled 34% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
Based on 2,364 civil rights, social action & advocacy 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about PEER DEFENSE PROJECT
What does the Chief Executive Officer of PEER DEFENSE PROJECT earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of PEER DEFENSE PROJECT received $36,512 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in New York, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at PEER DEFENSE PROJECT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in New York, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at PEER DEFENSE PROJECT falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at PEER DEFENSE PROJECT equaled 34% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are PEER DEFENSE PROJECT's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, PEER DEFENSE PROJECT reported $210k in total revenue and $109k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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