THE RIGHTS & DEMOCRACY EDUCATION FUND, D.B.A. THE RIGHTS & DEMOCRACY INSTITUTE (RDI), WORKS TO ADVANCE HUMAN RIGHTS AND A HEALTHY, JUST, AND EQUITABLE FUTURE FOR OUR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, TRANSFORMATIVE POLICY WORK, AND SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW GENERATION OF LEADERS FROM COMMUNITIES ACROSS VERMONT AND NEW HAMPSHIRE, PARTICULARLY THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN MOST IMPACTED BY SYSTEMS OF OPPRESSION, RDI IS BUILDING POWER FOR A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE MULTIRACIAL DEMOCRACY WHERE EVERYONE CAN THRIVE.
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 Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $100k $108k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at RIGHTS & DEMOCRACY EDUCATION FUND INC equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
Based on 3,267 crime & legal-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 21%
from 2023
From $83k in 2023 to $100k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 21% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 69%.
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 RIGHTS & DEMOCRACY EDUCATION FUND INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of RIGHTS & DEMOCRACY EDUCATION FUND INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of RIGHTS & DEMOCRACY EDUCATION FUND INC received $100,025 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at RIGHTS & DEMOCRACY EDUCATION FUND INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at RIGHTS & DEMOCRACY EDUCATION FUND INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at RIGHTS & DEMOCRACY EDUCATION FUND INC equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are RIGHTS & DEMOCRACY EDUCATION FUND INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, RIGHTS & DEMOCRACY EDUCATION FUND INC reported $485k in total revenue and $904k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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