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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in District of Columbia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $145k $153k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 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 2024, the highest total compensation at REFUGEE CONGRESS 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.
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 REFUGEE CONGRESS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of REFUGEE CONGRESS earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of REFUGEE CONGRESS received $144,500 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in District of Columbia, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at REFUGEE CONGRESS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at REFUGEE CONGRESS falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at REFUGEE CONGRESS equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are REFUGEE CONGRESS's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, REFUGEE CONGRESS reported $1.6M in total revenue and $1.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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