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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations in Virginia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President and Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $109k $120k |
Chief of Staff Officer (Unspecified) | $65k $71k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE DEKLEPTOCRACY PROJECT equaled 27% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE DEKLEPTOCRACY PROJECT
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE DEKLEPTOCRACY PROJECT earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE DEKLEPTOCRACY PROJECT received $109,375 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations in Virginia, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE DEKLEPTOCRACY PROJECT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations in Virginia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE DEKLEPTOCRACY PROJECT falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE DEKLEPTOCRACY PROJECT equaled 27% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are THE DEKLEPTOCRACY PROJECT's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE DEKLEPTOCRACY PROJECT reported $484k in total revenue and $404k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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