STATES UNITED DEMOCRACY CENTER IS A NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION ADVANCING FREE, FAIR, AND SECURE ELECTIONS. WE CONNECT STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS, LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERS, AND PRO-DEMOCRACY PARTNERS ACROSS AMERICA WITH THE TOOLS AND EXPERTISE THEY NEED TO SAFEGUARD DEMOCRACY.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
- Base
- $414k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $27k
- Base
- $301k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $46k
- Base
- $318k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $274k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $38k
- Base
- $250k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $43k
- Base
- $229k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $42k
- Base
- $247k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $18k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Director & President Above 90th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers in District of Columbia | $414k | $4k | — | $27k | $462k $490k |
Chief Program Officer Above 90th percentile | $301k | $4k | — | $46k | $360k $382k |
Chief Operating Officer Above 90th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers nationwide | $318k | $4k | — | $17k | $351k $373k |
Svp, Legal Senior Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $274k | $4k | — | $38k | $326k $346k |
SVP Research & Analytics Senior Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $250k | $4k | — | $43k | $307k $326k |
Senior Counsel Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers in District of Columbia | $229k | $4k | — | $42k | $284k $302k |
Svp, Communications Senior Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $247k | $4k | — | $18k | $278k $295k |
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 STATES UNITED DEMOCRACY CENTER INC 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Top compensation, year by year
From $47k in 2023 to $462k 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 rose 880% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 89%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 2849% from 2023 to 2024.
- Senior Vice President pay rose 1241% 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 STATES UNITED DEMOCRACY CENTER INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of STATES UNITED DEMOCRACY CENTER INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of STATES UNITED DEMOCRACY CENTER INC received $461,512 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in District of Columbia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at STATES UNITED DEMOCRACY CENTER INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at STATES UNITED DEMOCRACY CENTER INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at STATES UNITED DEMOCRACY CENTER INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are STATES UNITED DEMOCRACY CENTER INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, STATES UNITED DEMOCRACY CENTER INC reported $33.3M in total revenue and $21.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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