NONPROFIT STRUCTURE INCLUDES THE LEGAL COVERING AS A FISCAL SPONSOR. WE FILE TAXES, REGISTRATIONS, AND FOLLOW IRS COMPLIANCE ON BEHALF OF THE CAUSE AND OUR PARTNERS. STRATEGIC COACHING INCLUDES CREATING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT HOW TO OPERATE THEIR PROGRAMS. COMMUNITY INCLUDES 60+ EVENTS THAT PARTNERS ARE INVITED TO BE PART OF WITH LIKEMINDED LEADERS IN THE SAME SPACE. WE BELIEVE ALL THREE OF THESE THINGS ARE CRITICAL TO HEALTHY CONTINUANCE FOR THEIR VISION AND PROGRAMS.
Executive compensation
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 Religion-Related organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President/ce Median to 75th percentile | $86k $93k |
Cro Officer (Unspecified) | $61k $65k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CAUSE INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
Based on 11,129 religion-related 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 33%
from 2023
From $65k in 2023 to $86k in 2024.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE CAUSE INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE CAUSE INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE CAUSE INC received $86,443 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Religion-Related organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE CAUSE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE CAUSE INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CAUSE INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
What are THE CAUSE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE CAUSE INC reported $2.5M in total revenue and $2.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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