Spirit of America's mission is to engage citizens in preserving the promise of a free and better life.(Continued on Schedule O)We are a privately funded nonprofit that unites the American people with our troops and diplomats in common cause: to defend freedom, strengthen security, and save and improve lives. We work with US troops and diplomats to identify where America's help is needed most, then deliver assistance with flexibility and speed. We harness the power of the American people and private philanthropy to fill the gaps between what is needed and what government can do.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 12 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $263k
- Bonus
- $45k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $32k
- Base
- $251k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $29k
- Base
- $192k
- Bonus
- $47k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $192k
- Bonus
- $42k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $614
- Base
- $207k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $165k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $149k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $148k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $146k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $146k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $141k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer 75th to 90th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers in Virginia | $263k | $45k | — | $32k | $353k $375k |
Chief Marketing Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $251k | — | — | $29k | $291k $309k |
VP of Administration & Legal Affairs Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $192k | $47k | — | $1k | $251k $266k |
Chief Financial Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $192k | $42k | — | $614 | $244k $259k |
Chief of Int'l Ops (left Dec) Officer (Unspecified) | $207k | — | — | $16k | $231k $246k |
Chief Development Officer Median to 75th percentile | $165k | $15k | — | $7k | $193k $205k |
Regional Director Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $149k | — | — | $10k | $165k $175k |
International Programs Director Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $148k | — | — | $10k | $163k $173k |
Regional Director Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $146k | — | — | $10k | $162k $172k |
Regional Director Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $146k | — | — | $10k | $162k $172k |
Regional Director Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $141k | — | — | $14k | $161k $171k |
Chief of Int'l Ops (jan-may) Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $132k $141k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Spirit of America Worldwide equaled 1% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 5%
from 2023
From $374k in 2023 to $353k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 5% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 37%.
- Vice President pay rose 17% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 44% 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 Spirit of America Worldwide
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Spirit of America Worldwide earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Spirit of America Worldwide received $353,391 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in Virginia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Spirit of America Worldwide compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in Virginia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Spirit of America Worldwide falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Spirit of America Worldwide equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are Spirit of America Worldwide's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Spirit of America Worldwide reported $25.9M in total revenue and $25.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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