THE SUNWATER INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATIONS OF DEMOCRACY THROUGH INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND OPEN DIALOGUE TO FOSTER A SOCIETY BUILT ON INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY REACHING ITS MAXIMUM POTENTIAL.
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 Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $171k
- Bonus
- $25k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scholar Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $171k | $25k | — | $7k | $211k $231k |
Director of Legislative Studies Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $138k $151k |
Sales & Operatings Manager Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $119k $131k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE SUNWATER INSTITUTE equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
Based on 2,364 civil rights, social action & advocacy 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.
Common questions about THE SUNWATER INSTITUTE
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of THE SUNWATER INSTITUTE earn?
In 2023, the Highest Compensated Employee of THE SUNWATER INSTITUTE received $210,537 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Highest Compensated Employee roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at THE SUNWATER INSTITUTE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at THE SUNWATER INSTITUTE falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE SUNWATER INSTITUTE equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are THE SUNWATER INSTITUTE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE SUNWATER INSTITUTE reported $1.1M in total revenue and $3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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