SEE SCHEDULE OTHE DEMOCRACY COLLABORATIVE WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2000 TO ADVANCE UNDERSTANDING OF DEMOCRACY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY AND TO PROMOTE EMERGING STRATEGIES AND INNOVATIONS IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THAT ENHANCE DEMOCRATIC LIFE. IN PARTICULAR, OUR WORK FOCUSES ON THE CRITICAL ROLE LOCAL ECONOMIC STABILITY PLAYS IN STRENGTHENING CIVIC LIFE, PROVIDING MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT, ENHANCING FAMILY SECURITY, AND PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. THE DEMOCRACY COLLABORATIVE SPONSORS A RANGE OF EDUCATION PROJECTS INVOLVING RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND COMMUNITY-FOCUSED WORK DESIGNED TO INCREASE SUPPORT FOR WEALTH BUILDING INNOVATIONS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Ohio.
- Base
- $166k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $148k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $166k | — | — | $13k | $191k $205k |
President 75th to 90th percentile | $148k | — | — | $13k | $171k $184k |
Director of Finance Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $120k $129k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE DEMOCRACY COLLABORATIVE FOUNDATION INC equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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 3%
from 2023
From $185k in 2023 to $191k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 75%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 34% 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 DEMOCRACY COLLABORATIVE FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE DEMOCRACY COLLABORATIVE FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE DEMOCRACY COLLABORATIVE FOUNDATION INC received $190,771 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Ohio, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE DEMOCRACY COLLABORATIVE FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Ohio, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE DEMOCRACY COLLABORATIVE FOUNDATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE DEMOCRACY COLLABORATIVE FOUNDATION INC equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE DEMOCRACY COLLABORATIVE FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE DEMOCRACY COLLABORATIVE FOUNDATION INC reported $958k in total revenue and $2.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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