THE MISSION OF RESEARCH FOR ACTION, INC. (RFA) IS TO ENGAGE IN AND USE RESEARCH AS THE BASIS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES FOR TRADITIONALLY UNDERSERVED STUDENTS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Social Science organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $306k
- Bonus
- $50k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $3k
- Base
- $186k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $165k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $4k
- Base
- $163k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $2k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $306k | $50k | — | $3k | $380k $424k |
Chief Research Officer Key Employee Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $186k | — | — | $7k | $197k $220k |
Chief Operating Officer Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $165k | — | — | $4k | $183k $204k |
Chief Financial Officer Median to 75th percentile | $163k | — | — | $2k | $178k $198k |
Dir of Policy Research Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $140k $156k |
Dir of Community Engagement Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $137k $152k |
Dir of Quantitative Research Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $136k $152k |
Dir of Qualitative Research Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $135k $151k |
Chief Statistician Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $123k $137k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at RESEARCH FOR ACTION INC equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for social science organizations is 12%.
Based on 435 social science 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 44%
from 2022
From $264k in 2022 to $380k in 2023.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 44% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 19%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 5% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 5% from 2022 to 2023.
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 RESEARCH FOR ACTION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of RESEARCH FOR ACTION INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of RESEARCH FOR ACTION INC received $380,063 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Social Science organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at RESEARCH FOR ACTION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Social Science organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at RESEARCH FOR ACTION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at RESEARCH FOR ACTION INC equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for social science organizations is 12%.
What are RESEARCH FOR ACTION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, RESEARCH FOR ACTION INC reported $6.2M in total revenue and $5.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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