THE INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL EVOLUTION

Mission

TO ADVANCE POLITICAL EVOLUTION IN AMERICA TO OUTGROW THE HYPER-PARTISAN POLARIZATION THAT THREATENS OUR DEMOCRACY.

Executive compensation, broken down

Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Social Science organizations nationwide.

President

Chief Executive Officer

Median to 75th percentile

$150k

$165k

Base: $139k
Bonus: —
Other: —
Benefits: $12k

Executive Director

Chief Executive Officer

10th to 25th percentile

$37k

$41k

Senior Fellow

Board Member

10th to 25th percentile

$7k

Position	Base	Bonus	Other	Benefits	Total
President Chief Executive Officer Median to 75th percentile	$139k	—	—	$12k	$150k $165k
Executive Director Chief Executive Officer 10th to 25th percentile	—	—	—	—	$37k $41k
Senior Fellow Board Member 10th to 25th percentile	—	—	—	—	$7k $7k

Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.

Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.

Plus 7 unpaid individuals.

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Pay in context

Top pay as a share of expenses

In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL EVOLUTION equaled 43% of the organization's total expenses. The median for social science organizations is 12%.

This organization (2023)

43%

Sector median

12%

Middle half of sector

5% to 24%

Based on 435 social science organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.

Among peers

Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.

THE INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL EVOLUTION2023

$150k

UPAYA ORGANIZATION FOR CONTEMPLATIVE ACTIVITIES2024

$31k

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FAQ

Common questions about THE INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL EVOLUTION

What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL EVOLUTION earn?

In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL EVOLUTION received $150,431 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Social Science organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.

How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL EVOLUTION compare with similar nonprofits?

Compared with the same role at Social Science organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL EVOLUTION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL EVOLUTION equaled 43% of the organization's total expenses. The median for social science organizations is 12%.

What are THE INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL EVOLUTION's revenue and expenses?

In 2023, THE INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL EVOLUTION reported $288k in total revenue and $351k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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