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Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $146k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executve Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $146k | — | — | — | $158k $168k |
Deputy Director Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $134k $142k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC equaled 19% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,608 public & societal benefit 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 10%
from 2023
From $144k in 2023 to $158k 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.
Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 13% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 3%.
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 SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC
What does the Director (Operational) of THE SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of THE SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC received $158,348 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at THE SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at THE SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC equaled 19% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are THE SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE SYCAMORE INSTITUTE INC reported $856k in total revenue and $829k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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