TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS AND VOTER REGISTRATION THROUGH RESEARCH, PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, CONFERENCES, AND CONSULTING.
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 Education organizations in Texas.
- Base
- $172k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Program Offi Program Officer 75th to 90th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $172k | — | — | — | $172k $180k |
Editor in Ch Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $122k $128k |
Executive Di Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $110k $115k |
Office Manag Office Manager Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $103k $107k |
Chair Board Chair Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $60k $63k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $43k $45k |
Director Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $5k $5k |
Director Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $3k $3k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 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 ELECTION CENTER equaled 4% 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 10%
from 2023
From $157k in 2023 to $172k in 2024.
Estimated with Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 7%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay fell 30% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Member pay fell 58% 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 ELECTION CENTER
What does the Program Officer of THE ELECTION CENTER earn?
In 2024, the Program Officer of THE ELECTION CENTER received $172,434 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Program Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Program Officer pay at THE ELECTION CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2024 pay of the Program Officer at THE ELECTION CENTER falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE ELECTION CENTER equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE ELECTION CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE ELECTION CENTER reported $5M in total revenue and $4.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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