Advocate for the protection of human rights, civil liberties, and democracy for all individuals in Syria. Foster strong, positive relationships between the people of Syria and the USA. Promote international cooperation rooted in justice and adherence to international law.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Unclassified | $118k $126k |
Head of Policy Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentilevs Human Services peers in District of Columbia | $118k $125k |
Director of Partner Relations Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $104k $111k |
Director of Operations 25th percentile to median | $104k $111k |
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 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Syrian American Council equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services 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 34%
from 2023
From $181k in 2023 to $118k 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.
Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 35% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 11%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay fell 14% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Member pay fell 10% 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 Syrian American Council
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of Syrian American Council earn?
In 2024, the Highest Compensated Employee of Syrian American Council received $118,163 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Highest Compensated Employee roles among Human Services organizations in District of Columbia, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at Syrian American Council compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at Syrian American Council falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Syrian American Council equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are Syrian American Council's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Syrian American Council reported $1.3M in total revenue and $1.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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