SACRED DEFENSE FUND STANDS WITH INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES TO PROTECT THEIR SOVEREIGNTY, LANDS, AND CULTURAL HERITAGE. IN THE SPIRIT AND COMMUNITY SHOWN AT STANDING ROCK IN 2016 AND BEYOND, WE WORK TO AMPLIFY INDIGENOUS VOICES AND PROTECT RIGHTS THROUGH GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, IMPACTFUL STORYTELLING, AND ROBUST LEGAL ACTION.
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 nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Di Below 10th percentile | $7k $7k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SACRED DEFENSE FUND equaled 2% 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 SACRED DEFENSE FUND
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SACRED DEFENSE FUND earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of SACRED DEFENSE FUND received $6,962 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report more. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SACRED DEFENSE FUND compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SACRED DEFENSE FUND falls in the bottom 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SACRED DEFENSE FUND equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are SACRED DEFENSE FUND's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SACRED DEFENSE FUND reported $742k in total revenue and $395k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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