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Filing year 2023

RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC

Washington, District of Columbia·EIN 20-3690821·NTEE C30 · Environment·501(c)(3)

RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC's highest-paid officer, the President, was reported at $269,142 for 2023 (IRS Form 990), including base pay and other compensation.

Total revenue
$12.5M
Total assets
$57.1M
Total expenses
$15.4M
Reported officers
20
Mission

RRI'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' STRUGGLES AGAINST POVERTY AND MARGINALIZATION BY PROMOTING GREATER GLOBAL COMMITMENT AND ACTION TOWARDS POLICY, MARKET, AND LEGAL REFORMS THAT SECURE THEIR RIGHTS TO OWN, CONTROL AND BENEFIT FROM NATURAL RESOURCES, ESPECIALLY LAND AND FORESTS.

Executive compensation, broken down

Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 11 reported individuals · Filing year 2023

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide.

President
Median to 75th percentilevs Environment peers in District of Columbia
$269k
Base
$227k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$29k
Chief Operating Officer
75th to 90th percentile
$213k
Base
$173k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$27k
Director, Finance & Admi
75th to 90th percentile
$205k
Base
$161k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$32k
Dir., Latin Am. & Gender J
Highest Compensated Employee
Median to 75th percentilevs Environment peers in District of Columbia
$188k
Base
$147k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$30k
Director, Asia Program
Median to 75th percentile
$155k
Base
$129k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$16k
Director, Strategic Analys
Highest Compensated Employee
25th percentile to medianvs Environment peers in District of Columbia
$151k
Base
$143k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$3k
Director, Africa Program
Median to 75th percentile
$151k
Base
$129k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$16k
Director, Communications
Median to 75th percentile
$143k
COO
Below 10th percentile
$11k
Sr Director of Programs
Below 10th percentile
$11k
Director
Board Member
10th to 25th percentile
$5k

Plus 9 unpaid individuals.

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Pay in context

Top pay as a share of expenses

In 2023, the highest total compensation at RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.

This organization (2023)
2%
Sector median
11%
Middle half of sector
5% to 22%

Based on 4,942 environment 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.

FAQ

Common questions about RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC

What does the Chief Executive Officer of RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC earn?

In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC received $269,142 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in District of Columbia, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.

How does Chief Executive Officer pay at RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC compare with similar nonprofits?

Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.

What are RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC's revenue and expenses?

In 2023, RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC reported $12.5M in total revenue and $15.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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