ENHANCE THE ABILITY OF ACTEC MEMBERS TO PROVIDE THE MOST EFFICIENT AND HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICES TO THEIR CLIENTS; DEVELOP QUALIFIED TRUST AND ESTATE COUNSELORS; IMPROVE AND REFORM PROBATE, TRUST AND TAX LAWS, PROCEDURES, AND STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY; AND COOPERATE WITH BAR ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR MISSIONS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $475k
- Bonus
- $30k
- Other
- $64
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $156k
- Bonus
- $3k
- Other
- $159
- Benefits
- $30k
- Base
- $160k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- $159
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $136k
- Bonus
- $3k
- Other
- $159
- Benefits
- $23k
- Base
- $125k
- Bonus
- $3k
- Other
- $159
- Benefits
- $33k
- Base
- $135k
- Bonus
- $3k
- Other
- $159
- Benefits
- $19k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $475k | $30k | $64 | $19k | $541k |
Meetings Director Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $156k | $3k | $159 | $30k | $197k |
Director, Communications & Marketing 75th to 90th percentilevs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers nationwide | $160k | $4k | $159 | — | $172k |
State & Regional Meetings Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $136k | $3k | $159 | $23k | $169k |
Director, Membership & Foundation Management 25th percentile to median | $125k | $3k | $159 | $33k | $167k |
Controller Median to 75th percentilevs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers nationwide | $135k | $3k | $159 | $19k | $164k |
Plus 43 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRUST AND ESTATE COUNSEL equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Climbed 13%
over 2 years
From $479k in 2022 to $541k in 2024.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 13% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 22%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 9% from 2022 to 2024.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 19% from 2022 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRUST AND ESTATE COUNSEL
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRUST AND ESTATE COUNSEL earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRUST AND ESTATE COUNSEL received $541,185 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in District of Columbia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRUST AND ESTATE COUNSEL compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRUST AND ESTATE COUNSEL falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRUST AND ESTATE COUNSEL equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRUST AND ESTATE COUNSEL's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRUST AND ESTATE COUNSEL reported $9.1M in total revenue and $9.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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