POLARIS WORKS TO END SEX AND LABOR TRAFFICKING AND RESTORE FREEDOM TO SURVIVORS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 10 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $267k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $190k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $192k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $196k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $183k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $157k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $6k
- Base
- $138k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $27k
- Base
- $128k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $29k
- Base
- $134k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $18k
- Base
- $137k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director & CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $267k | — | — | $10k | $288k $315k |
Chief Strategy & Impact Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $190k | — | — | $17k | $214k $234k |
Chief Development Officer Median to 75th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers nationwide | $192k | — | — | $10k | $210k $229k |
Chief Financial Officer Median to 75th percentile | $196k | — | — | $1k | $205k $223k |
Chief People Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $183k | — | — | $10k | $201k $219k |
Chief Communications Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $157k | — | — | $6k | $169k $185k |
Director of Tech Operations 25th percentile to median | $138k | — | — | $27k | $165k $181k |
Director, Learning Innovation & Data Systems Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $128k | — | — | $29k | $162k $177k |
Director of Foundation Relations Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $134k | — | — | $18k | $157k $172k |
National Hotline Director Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $137k | — | — | $9k | $151k $165k |
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 12 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at POLARIS PROJECT equaled 2% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about POLARIS PROJECT
What does the Chief Executive Officer of POLARIS PROJECT earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of POLARIS PROJECT received $288,213 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at POLARIS PROJECT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at POLARIS PROJECT falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at POLARIS PROJECT equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are POLARIS PROJECT's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, POLARIS PROJECT reported $10.2M in total revenue and $15M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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