THE MISSION OF TAXPAYERS FOR COMMON SENSE (TCS) IS TO ACHIEVE A GOVERNMENT THAT SPENDS TAXPAYER DOLLARS RESPONSIBLY AND OPERATES WITHIN ITS MEANS. WE WORK WITH THE PUBLIC, POLICYMAKERS, AND THE MEDIA TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY OF THE FEDERAL BUDGET; EXPOSE AND ELIMINATE WASTEFUL SUBSIDIES, EARMARKS, AND CORPORATE WELFARE; AND MONITOR DECISIONMAKERS.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 Public & Societal Benefit organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $172k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $12k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $161k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $21k
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 25th percentile to median | $172k | — | $12k | — | $192k $204k |
Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs Public & Societal Benefit peers nationwide | $161k | — | $21k | — | $191k $202k |
Director of Research and P Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $142k $150k |
Director of Campaigns Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $139k $147k |
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 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at TAXPAYERS FOR COMMON SENSE equaled 10% 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.
Up 1%
from 2023
From $190k in 2023 to $192k 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 1% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 16%.
- Vice President pay rose 8% from 2023 to 2024.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 8% 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 TAXPAYERS FOR COMMON SENSE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of TAXPAYERS FOR COMMON SENSE earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of TAXPAYERS FOR COMMON SENSE received $192,245 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations in District of Columbia, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at TAXPAYERS FOR COMMON SENSE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at TAXPAYERS FOR COMMON SENSE falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at TAXPAYERS FOR COMMON SENSE equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are TAXPAYERS FOR COMMON SENSE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, TAXPAYERS FOR COMMON SENSE reported $1.8M in total revenue and $1.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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