THE DESCENDANTS PROJECT AIMS TO CHAMPION THE VOICE OF THE BLACK DESCENDANT COMMUNITY WHILE DEMANDING ACTION THAT SUPPORTS THEIR TOTAL WELL-BEING.
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 Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Louisiana.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers nationwide | $105k $115k |
President Median to 75th percentile | $105k $115k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE DESCENDANTS PROJECT equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE DESCENDANTS PROJECT
What does the Vice President of THE DESCENDANTS PROJECT earn?
In 2023, the Vice President of THE DESCENDANTS PROJECT received $105,416 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Vice President roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Vice President pay at THE DESCENDANTS PROJECT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Vice President at THE DESCENDANTS PROJECT falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE DESCENDANTS PROJECT equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are THE DESCENDANTS PROJECT's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE DESCENDANTS PROJECT reported $1.8M in total revenue and $640k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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