THE CENTER FOR DEMOCRATIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS, (THE ORGANIZATION) IS COMMITTED TO FACILITATING A GLOBAL CONVERSATION ABOUT DEMOCRATIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS. TO ATTAIN ITS GOALS, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO EDUCATE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS ABOUT THE FAILURE OF EXISTING GOVERNMENTAL SYSTEMS TO RECOGNIZE AND ENFORCE ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS, AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THEM TO FASHION NEW LAWS AND NEW LEGAL SYSTEMS, WHICH CREATE AND ENFORCE ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS. THE ORGANIZATION THEN ASSISTS THEM TO ENFORCE AND DEFEND THOSE LAWS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations in Washington.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Median to 75th percentile | $105k $112k |
Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Environment peers nationwide | $105k $112k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CENTER FOR DEMOCRATIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS equaled 27% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,797 environment organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 15%
from 2023
From $91k in 2023 to $105k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 15% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 25%.
- Vice President pay rose 15% 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 CENTER FOR DEMOCRATIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE CENTER FOR DEMOCRATIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE CENTER FOR DEMOCRATIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS received $105,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in Washington, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE CENTER FOR DEMOCRATIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in Washington, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE CENTER FOR DEMOCRATIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CENTER FOR DEMOCRATIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS equaled 27% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are THE CENTER FOR DEMOCRATIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE CENTER FOR DEMOCRATIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS reported $629k in total revenue and $390k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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