Defending Civil Rights/Public Acctibilty
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretaryexecutive Director Director (Operational) 10th to 25th percentile | $50k $55k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Public Accountability equaled 47% 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.
Down 41%
from 2022
From $85k in 2022 to $50k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay fell 41% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 8%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Public Accountability
What does the Director (Operational) of Public Accountability earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of Public Accountability received $50,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at Public Accountability compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at Public Accountability falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Public Accountability equaled 47% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are Public Accountability's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Public Accountability reported $270k in total revenue and $107k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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