THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS NONPARTISAN, NONPROFIT, POLLING AND RESEARCH TO FILL THE GAPS IN VOTER AND VOTING RIGHTS RESEARCH TO COMPLEMENT ONGOING STUDIES BEING CONDUCTED BY OTHERS IN THE FIELD.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 nationwide.
- Base
- $189k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $51k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Research Director Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $189k | — | — | $51k | $239k $268k |
Deputy Research Director Key Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $135k $152k |
Executive Director 25th percentile to medianvs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers in New York | — | — | — | — | $81k $91k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at PUBLIC WISE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FUND equaled 14% 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 PUBLIC WISE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FUND
What does the Key Employee of PUBLIC WISE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FUND earn?
In 2023, the Key Employee of PUBLIC WISE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FUND received $239,126 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Key Employee roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Key Employee pay at PUBLIC WISE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FUND compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Key Employee at PUBLIC WISE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FUND falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at PUBLIC WISE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FUND equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are PUBLIC WISE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FUND's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, PUBLIC WISE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FUND reported $3.4M in total revenue and $1.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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