To represent the common business and public policy interests of the computer software and digital content industries. See Schedule O for continuation.The industry markets its products through several delivery vehicles, including the internet, private and public networks, cable, wireless, and satellite transmission. The industry operates in a borderless world and therefore must serve an international constituency. The code and content industry segments share public policy objectives in strong intellectual property protection, a favorable tax and electronic commerce environment, and a favorable investment climate.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 10 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
- Base
- $322k
- Bonus
- $104k
- Other
- $4k
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $374k
- Bonus
- $11k
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $278k
- Bonus
- $38k
- Other
- $764
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $224k
- Bonus
- $30k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $160k
- Bonus
- $91k
- Other
- $466
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $171k
- Bonus
- $10k
- Other
- $317
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $178k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $148k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- $661
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $173k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $158k
- Bonus
- $10k
- Other
- $508
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Managing Director-fisd/siia Key Employee Above 90th percentile | $322k | $104k | $4k | $17k | $460k $502k |
President Above 90th percentile | $374k | $11k | $1k | $8k | $407k $445k |
Svp-global Public Policy Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $278k | $38k | $764 | — | $319k $349k |
Vp-finance & Operations (to 01/24) Officer (Unspecified) | $224k | $30k | $2k | $8k | $274k $299k |
Vp-memberships & Programs Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $160k | $91k | $466 | $8k | $270k $295k |
Vp-education & Children's Policy Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $171k | $10k | $317 | $24k | $213k $232k |
Vp-event Operations (to 2023) Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $178k | — | — | $13k | $196k $214k |
Vp-membership & Marketing Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $148k | $15k | $661 | $17k | $184k $201k |
Fisd Program and Project Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $173k | — | — | $1k | $179k $195k |
Sr. Dir.techn. Competition Policy Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $158k | $10k | $508 | — | $175k $192k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 18 unpaid individuals.
Up 19%
from 2022
From $386k in 2022 to $460k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Key Employee pay rose 19% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue held roughly steady.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 52% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Vice President pay rose 21% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Revenue and expenses over time
Software Publishers Association reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
Common questions about Software Publishers Association
What does the Key Employee of Software Publishers Association earn?
In 2023, the Key Employee of Software Publishers Association received $460,047 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Key Employee roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Key Employee pay at Software Publishers Association compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Key Employee at Software Publishers Association falls in the top 10%.
What are Software Publishers Association's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Software Publishers Association reported $8.8M in total revenue and $9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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