ROOT CHANGE'S MISSION IS TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO QUESTION ASSUMPTIONS, THINK DEEPLY, TEST IDEAS, AND LEAD THE WAY TO A WORLD BUILT ON SOCIAL JUSTICE PRINCIPLES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Employment organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $148k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $4k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $148k | — | — | $4k | $152k $167k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentilevs Employment peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $31k $34k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at ROOT CHANGE INC equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for employment organizations is 7%.
Based on 3,624 employment 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 ROOT CHANGE INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of ROOT CHANGE INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of ROOT CHANGE INC received $151,929 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Employment 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 ROOT CHANGE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Employment organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at ROOT CHANGE INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at ROOT CHANGE INC equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for employment organizations is 7%.
What are ROOT CHANGE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, ROOT CHANGE INC reported $1.8M in total revenue and $1.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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