THE STIMSON CENTER PROMOTES INTERNATIONAL SECURITY, SHARED PROSPERITY & JUSTICE THROUGH APPLIED RESEARCH AND INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS, DEEP ENGAGEMENT, AND POLICY INNOVATION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $379k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $25k
- Base
- $205k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $185k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $765
- Base
- $170k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $162k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $162k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $222
- Base
- $155k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $295
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $379k | — | — | $25k | $422k $462k |
SVP of Research Programs Senior Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers nationwide | $205k | — | — | $17k | $232k $254k |
Senior Fellow and Director Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $185k | — | — | $765 | $195k $213k |
Senior Fellow and Director Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $170k | — | — | $11k | $189k $207k |
Distinguished Fellow Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $162k | — | — | $9k | $180k $197k |
Senior Fellow and Director Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $162k | — | — | $222 | $170k $187k |
Senior Fellow and Director Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $155k | — | — | $295 | $163k $179k |
Director of Finance - Until 07/2023 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $105k $115k |
Vp, Finance and Ops - As of 11/2023 Vice President 10th to 25th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $38k $42k |
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 27 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE HENRY L STIMSON CENTER equaled 3% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE HENRY L STIMSON CENTER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE HENRY L STIMSON CENTER earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE HENRY L STIMSON CENTER received $421,545 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE HENRY L STIMSON CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE HENRY L STIMSON CENTER falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE HENRY L STIMSON CENTER equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are THE HENRY L STIMSON CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE HENRY L STIMSON CENTER reported $13M in total revenue and $13M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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