The Foundation will create innovative ways to teach Civil Rights history through understanding this case and its impact on the American conscience. It will develop programs that bring discussion and understanding of civil rights to communities with limited access. It will identify overlooked historic sites in Louisiana and advocate for their preservation or public recognition as sacred spaces. Outreach projects will vary, but the goal is always to connect communities to history, fostering understanding, respect, and vision for who we are and who we can become.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $30k $31k |
President Board President 10th to 25th percentile | $12k $13k |
Treasurer Key Employee Below 10th percentile | $2k $2k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at PLESSY & FERGUSON INITIATIVE equaled 12% 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.
Up 139%
from 2023
From $12k in 2023 to $30k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay rose 200% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 241%.
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 PLESSY & FERGUSON INITIATIVE
What does the Board Member of PLESSY & FERGUSON INITIATIVE earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of PLESSY & FERGUSON INITIATIVE received $29,631 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at PLESSY & FERGUSON INITIATIVE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at PLESSY & FERGUSON INITIATIVE falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at PLESSY & FERGUSON INITIATIVE equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are PLESSY & FERGUSON INITIATIVE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, PLESSY & FERGUSON INITIATIVE reported $229k in total revenue and $241k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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