WE DRIVE CHANGE THROUGH DIALOGUE, LEADERSHIP, AND ACTION TO HELP SOLVE SOCIETY'S GREATEST CHALLENGES.THE ASPEN INSTITUTE IGNITES HUMAN POTENTIAL TO BUILD UNDERSTANDING AND CREATE NEW POSSIBILITIES FOR A BETTER WORLD. WE DRIVE CHANGE THROUGH DIALOGUE, LEADERSHIP, AND ACTION TO HELP SOLVE THE GREATEST CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME IN SERVICE OF A MORE FREE, JUST, AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY. WE DO SO BY CONVENING A BROAD SPECTRUM OF PEOPLE, WITH A FOCUS ON DIALOGUE, COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND CREATIVE COLLABORATION; CREATING TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT ENABLE DIVERSE LEADERS TO DISCOVER AND REFINE THEIR APPROACHES; AND ENABLING POWERFUL, PRACTICAL, AND APPLICABLE SOLUTIONS THAT ACCELERATE PROGRESS, EMPHASIZING CO-CREATION AND PARTNERSHIP. THE ASPEN INSTITUTE IS HEADQUARTERED IN WASHINGTON, DC, AND HAS A CAMPUS IN ASPEN, COLORADO, AS WELL AS AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF PARTNERS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 12 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Social Science organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $798k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $5k
- Benefits
- $56k
- Base
- $486k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $12k
- Benefits
- $46k
- Base
- $448k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $13k
- Benefits
- $46k
- Base
- $462k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $30k
- Base
- $350k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $28k
- Benefits
- $53k
- Base
- $370k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $57k
- Base
- $373k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $54k
- Base
- $386k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $5k
- Benefits
- $46k
- Base
- $388k
- Bonus
- $23k
- Other
- $4k
- Benefits
- $27k
- Base
- $350k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $278k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $49k
- Base
- $144k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $7k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentile | $798k | — | $5k | $56k | $912k |
Executive Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $486k | — | $12k | $46k | $585k |
Until 11/24, Sen. Adv. to Pres/ceo Officer (Unspecified) | $448k | — | $13k | $46k | $559k |
EVP Finance & Ebd, Treasurer 75th to 90th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $462k | — | $2k | $30k | $529k |
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $350k | — | $28k | $53k | $482k |
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $370k | — | $3k | $57k | $482k |
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $373k | — | $3k | $54k | $481k |
Vp, Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $386k | — | $5k | $46k | $479k |
Vp, Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $388k | $23k | $4k | $27k | $441k |
EVP Strategy & Corp Secretary 75th to 90th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $350k | — | $3k | $19k | $412k |
General Counsel Officer (Unspecified) | $278k | — | $3k | $49k | $373k |
Evp, Ed Center for Rising Generations 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | $144k | — | $1k | $7k | $152k |
Plus 69 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for social science organizations is 12%.
Based on 435 social science 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 8%
from 2023
From $843k in 2023 to $912k in 2024.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 8% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 91%.
- Executive Vice President pay fell 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 THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC received $911,570 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Social Science organizations in District of Columbia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Social Science organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for social science organizations is 12%.
What are THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC reported $443.8M in total revenue and $234.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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