The Borgen Project continued to advocate for those born into the worst living conditons on earth. The organization engages the public and key decision-makers in effective ways to combat global poverty and address inequality.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in Washington.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Median to 75th percentile | $131k $144k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Borgen Project equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security 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.
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Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about The Borgen Project
What does the Chief Executive Officer of The Borgen Project earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of The Borgen Project received $130,583 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in Washington, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at The Borgen Project compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in Washington, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at The Borgen Project falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Borgen Project equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are The Borgen Project's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The Borgen Project reported $574k in total revenue and $667k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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