SAMU FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING URGENT AND EMPOWERING HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT TO THE MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS DURING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CRISES.
Executive compensation
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 International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Managing Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $131k $144k |
Deputy Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $108k $118k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SAMU FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SAMU FOUNDATION
What does the Director (Operational) of SAMU FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of SAMU FOUNDATION received $130,967 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at SAMU FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at SAMU FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SAMU FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are SAMU FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SAMU FOUNDATION reported $9M in total revenue and $7.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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