THE AMERICAN DEMOCRACY INSTITUTE IS A NONPARTISAN 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENGAGING, EDUCATING, AND EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF AMERICAN LEADERS. OUR WORK SEEKS TO PREPARE TALENTED, HIGH-IMPACT INDIVIDUALS TO BE MOST EFFECTIVE IN THEIR ROLES AS PUBLIC LEADERS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Virginia.
- Base
- $225k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $125k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO & Treasurer, Board of Dir Board Treasurer Above 90th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $225k | — | — | — | $225k $239k |
Coo, Key Employee 25th percentile to median | $125k | — | — | — | $125k $133k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE AMERICAN DEMOCRACY INSTITUTE equaled 27% 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.
Held steady
from 2023
From $225k in 2023 to $225k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Operating Officer pay rose 14% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 29%.
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 AMERICAN DEMOCRACY INSTITUTE
What does the Board Treasurer of THE AMERICAN DEMOCRACY INSTITUTE earn?
In 2024, the Board Treasurer of THE AMERICAN DEMOCRACY INSTITUTE received $225,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Treasurer roles among Education organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Treasurer pay at THE AMERICAN DEMOCRACY INSTITUTE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Treasurer at THE AMERICAN DEMOCRACY INSTITUTE falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE AMERICAN DEMOCRACY INSTITUTE equaled 27% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE AMERICAN DEMOCRACY INSTITUTE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE AMERICAN DEMOCRACY INSTITUTE reported $721k in total revenue and $832k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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