THE STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT DEDICATES ITSELF TO SERVING THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND POLICY MAKERS REGARDING THE NEED TO ITERATIVELY IMPROVE AMERICAN DEMOCRACY BY ENCOURAGING INCREASED CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN ELECTIONS AND POLICY-MAKING, AS WELL AS MORE RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS.
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 Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Sdp Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $64k $72k |
Ed of Sdp's Bprc Project Officer (Unspecified) | $36k $40k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA 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.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,608 public & societal benefit 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT
What does the Director (Operational) of STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT received $64,044 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT reported $19.7M in total revenue and $17M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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