THE POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION (PDA) IS A MEMBERSHIP, SERVICE, AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT DEVELOPS AND OVERSEES CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH FOR CHILD GUIDANCE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN HOMES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations in Georgia.
- Base
- $17k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Di Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $129k $137k |
Treasurer 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $36k $38k |
Co-chair Former Officer/director/trustee 10th to 25th percentilevs Human Services peers nationwide | $17k | — | — | — | $17k $18k |
Cochair/boar Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $6k $6k |
Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $3k $3k |
Director Board Member 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 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION equaled 22% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services 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.
Up 4%
from 2023
From $124k in 2023 to $129k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 3%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 1% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Member pay rose 25% 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 POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION received $129,209 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Human Services organizations in Georgia, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in Georgia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION equaled 22% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION reported $641k in total revenue and $596k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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