WE WORK TO ENSURE ALL GIRLS CAN ACCESS AND COMPLETE 12 YEARS OF EDUCATION. BY COMPLETING 12 YEARS OF QUALITY SCHOOLING, GIRLS WILL HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE THEY NEED TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, MAKE THEIR OWN LIFE CHOICES (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) AND ENGAGE MEANINGFULLY WITH THE WORLD AROUND THEM.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $333k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $108
- Benefits
- $29k
- Base
- $295k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $108
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $224k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $180
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $203k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $120
- Benefits
- $28k
- Base
- $159k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $40k
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $161k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $28k
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $137k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $36k
- Benefits
- $11k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $333k | — | $108 | $29k | $372k $395k |
Chief Adviser Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentile | $295k | — | $108 | $16k | $320k $339k |
Chief Operating Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $224k | — | $180 | $10k | $241k $256k |
Chief Growth Officer Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $203k | — | $120 | $28k | $237k $251k |
Communications Dir. (until 12/6/24) Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $159k | — | $40k | $7k | $212k $225k |
Mel Director (until 12/6/24) Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $161k | — | $28k | $16k | $210k $223k |
Mel Manager (until 12/6/24) Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $137k | — | $36k | $11k | $187k $199k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE MALALA FUND equaled 2% 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 27%
from 2023
From $292k in 2023 to $372k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 27% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 11%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 54% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 60% 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 MALALA FUND
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE MALALA FUND earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE MALALA FUND received $371,979 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education 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 MALALA FUND compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE MALALA FUND falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE MALALA FUND equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE MALALA FUND's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE MALALA FUND reported $15.3M in total revenue and $23M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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