THE AMERICAN PROSPECT STRIVES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE, EXPLAINING PROGRESSIVE IDEAS WITH NARRATIVE STORYTELLING, TO ILLUMINATE COMPLEX ISSUES AND INFORM AMERICANS ON HOW TO ACHIEVE POSITIVE CHANGE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $135k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $30k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Median to 75th percentile | $135k | — | — | $30k | $170k $186k |
Publisher Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $143k $157k |
Co-founder, Director Board Member Above 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $113k $124k |
Editor-at-large Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $110k $121k |
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 16 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE AMERICAN PROSPECT INC equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,094 arts, culture & humanities 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE AMERICAN PROSPECT INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE AMERICAN PROSPECT INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE AMERICAN PROSPECT INC received $169,571 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE AMERICAN PROSPECT INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE AMERICAN PROSPECT INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE AMERICAN PROSPECT INC equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE AMERICAN PROSPECT INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE AMERICAN PROSPECT INC reported $2.2M in total revenue and $2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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