TO EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT LEAD TO IMPROVED ECONOMIC OUTCOMES FOR ALL AMERICANS, PARTICULARLY OUR CHILDREN, ENSURING THAT THE CONDITIONS ARE RIPE FOR INNOVATION, FREEDOM, AND FLEXIBILITY THROUGHOUT U.S. EDUCATION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $477k
- Bonus
- $71k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $411k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $22k
- Base
- $370k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $146k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $19k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Founder and CEO Above 90th percentile | $477k | $71k | — | — | $548k $582k |
COO Above 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $411k | — | — | $22k | $433k $460k |
Executive VP Executive Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $370k | — | — | — | $393k $417k |
Chief Program Officer Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $146k | — | — | $19k | $175k $186k |
Director of External Affairs Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $147k $156k |
Director of Data and Technology Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $130k $138k |
Senior Partnership Manager Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $124k $132k |
Creative Director Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $110k $116k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 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.
Climbed 51%
over 3 years
From $363k in 2021 to $548k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 51% from 2021 to 2024, while revenue rose 63%.
- Executive Vice President pay fell 1% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Vice President pay rose 36% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM received $547,821 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities 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 CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM reported $11.7M in total revenue and $22.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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