The Hunger Project is working to create a world without hunger through women-centered, holistic development strategies that address the root causes of hunger and poverty. In 2024, it reached nearly 13 million people in over 10,000 communities throughout Africa, South Asia and Latin America. Adapted to meet local challenges and opportunities, all of its programs are built on three foundational pillars: 1) start with women; 2) mobilize communities for self-reliant action; and 3) engage local governments.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 11 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $330k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $18k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $242k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $18k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $226k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $18k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $154k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $18k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $152k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $18k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $147k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $18k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $169k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer 75th to 90th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers in New York | $330k | — | $18k | — | $367k $397k |
Chief Financial Officer Median to 75th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers in New York | $242k | — | $18k | — | $274k $296k |
Global VP Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $226k | — | $18k | — | $256k $277k |
Sr. Director, Major Gifts & Planned Giving Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers in New York | $154k | — | $18k | — | $181k $196k |
Director, New Business Development Median to 75th percentile | $152k | — | $18k | — | $179k $194k |
Senior Director, Global Operations Median to 75th percentile | $147k | — | $18k | — | $174k $188k |
Chief Program Officer Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $169k | — | — | — | $169k $183k |
Director, Global Accounting & Finance 25th percentile to medianvs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers in New York | — | — | — | — | $145k $157k |
Director, Engagement & Team Development 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $140k $151k |
Founding President (director Thru 10/2024) Board President Above 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $100k $108k |
Global VP (thru 12/2024) Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $97k $105k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE GLOBAL HUNGER PROJECT equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security 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.
Down 2%
from 2023
From $374k in 2023 to $367k in 2024.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 2% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 15%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 2% from 2023 to 2024.
- Vice President pay rose 9% 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 GLOBAL HUNGER PROJECT
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE GLOBAL HUNGER PROJECT earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE GLOBAL HUNGER PROJECT received $366,843 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in New York, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE GLOBAL HUNGER PROJECT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE GLOBAL HUNGER PROJECT falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE GLOBAL HUNGER PROJECT equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are THE GLOBAL HUNGER PROJECT's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE GLOBAL HUNGER PROJECT reported $18.3M in total revenue and $19.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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