THE COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION TRANSFORMS FREE-MARKET IDEAS INTO PUBLIC POLICIES, EMPOWERING ALL PENNSYLVANIANS TO THRIVE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $190k
- Bonus
- $30k
- Other
- $350
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $172k
- Bonus
- $29k
- Other
- $350
- Benefits
- $6k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $190k | $30k | $350 | $24k | $253k $282k |
Senior Vice President 25th percentile to median | $172k | $29k | $350 | $6k | $216k $241k |
Senior Fellow Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $139k $155k |
Director of Government Affairs Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $135k $150k |
Director of Policy Analysis Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $130k $146k |
Digital Marketing Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $129k $144k |
Director of Legislative Strategy Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $121k $135k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC POLICY ALTERNATIVES equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,608 public & societal benefit 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 5%
from 2022
From $240k in 2022 to $253k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Vice President pay rose 5% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 27%.
- Senior Vice President pay rose 5% from 2022 to 2023.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 3% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC POLICY ALTERNATIVES
What does the Vice President of THE COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC POLICY ALTERNATIVES earn?
In 2023, the Vice President of THE COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC POLICY ALTERNATIVES received $252,532 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Vice President roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Vice President pay at THE COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC POLICY ALTERNATIVES compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Vice President at THE COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC POLICY ALTERNATIVES falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC POLICY ALTERNATIVES equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are THE COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC POLICY ALTERNATIVES's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC POLICY ALTERNATIVES reported $12.1M in total revenue and $11M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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