The organization engages in activities permissible under section 501(c)(3), including conducting research and educating the public on issues related to advancing and defending digital rights on digital technologies, media, and networks through research, knowledge-sharing and knowledge-production, and advocacy in the MENA region. The organization might also act as a passthrough entity to partner up and support the work of other partners in the MENA region.
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 International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO and Vice President of the Board Board President 25th percentile to median | $22k $23k |
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 2024, the highest total compensation at SMEX USA INC equaled 197% 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.
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Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SMEX USA INC
What does the Board President of SMEX USA INC earn?
In 2024, the Board President of SMEX USA INC received $22,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at SMEX USA INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board President at SMEX USA INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SMEX USA INC equaled 197% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are SMEX USA INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SMEX USA INC reported $283k in total revenue and $11k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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