Secure Democracy USA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works to build stronger elections, state by state.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · 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 |
|---|---|
Chief Administrative Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $55k $58k |
Vice President of Law & Policy Board Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | $50k $54k |
Chief People Officer Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers in District of Columbia | $42k $45k |
Chief Operating Officer 10th to 25th percentile | $39k $42k |
Senior Director of Law and Policy Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers in District of Columbia | $35k $37k |
Vice President of Advocacy Board Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | $22k $23k |
Vice President of Communications Board Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | $21k $22k |
Executive Director/director Officer (Unspecified) | $16k $17k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Secure Democracy USA 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.
Down 38%
from 2023
From $89k in 2023 to $55k in 2024.
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.
Board Vice President pay rose 20% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 27%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 40% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Operating Officer pay fell 42% from 2023 to 2024.
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 Secure Democracy USA
What does the Board Vice President of Secure Democracy USA earn?
In 2024, the Board Vice President of Secure Democracy USA received $50,465 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Board Vice President roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Vice President pay at Secure Democracy USA compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Vice President at Secure Democracy USA falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Secure Democracy USA equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are Secure Democracy USA's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Secure Democracy USA reported $3M in total revenue and $2.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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