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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 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.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President and Board Member Board President Above 90th percentile | $101k $107k |
Cfo/coo Officer (Unspecified) | $99k $105k |
Deputy COO 10th to 25th percentile | $65k $69k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE ROBERT M GATES GLOBAL POLICY CENTER equaled 5% 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.
Top compensation, year by year
From $24k in 2021 to $101k 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.
Board President pay rose 322% from 2021 to 2024, while revenue rose 137%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 34% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE ROBERT M GATES GLOBAL POLICY CENTER
What does the Board President of THE ROBERT M GATES GLOBAL POLICY CENTER earn?
In 2024, the Board President of THE ROBERT M GATES GLOBAL POLICY CENTER received $101,164 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE ROBERT M GATES GLOBAL POLICY CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board President at THE ROBERT M GATES GLOBAL POLICY CENTER falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE ROBERT M GATES GLOBAL POLICY CENTER equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are THE ROBERT M GATES GLOBAL POLICY CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE ROBERT M GATES GLOBAL POLICY CENTER reported $1M in total revenue and $2.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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