THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE BUILD CAREERS THAT IMPROVE THEIR LIVES, AND STRENGTHEN THE LODGING INDUSTRY. WE ACHIEVE THIS BY GIVING THEM NECESSARY TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND EDUCATION SO THEY ARE ABLE TO LAUNCH LONG-TERM CAREERS IN OUR GREAT INDUSTRY.
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 Education organizations in District of Columbia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Interim Pres. & CEO (3/24-11/24) 25th percentile to median | $115k $122k |
President, Ahla Foundation 10th to 25th percentile | $54k $57k |
Pres. & CEO (until 3/24) Below 10th percentile | $23k $24k |
Pres. & CEO (from 11/24) Below 10th percentile | $2k $2k |
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 27 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE AHLA FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 36%
from 2023
From $180k in 2023 to $115k 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 36% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 8%.
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 THE AHLA FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE AHLA FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE AHLA FOUNDATION received $114,980 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education 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 THE AHLA FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE AHLA FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE AHLA FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE AHLA FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE AHLA FOUNDATION reported $5.5M in total revenue and $7.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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