THIRD WAY INSTITUTE SUPPORTS CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT ADVANCE CENTRIST SOLUTIONS TO MAJOR ECONOMIC, NATIONAL SECURITY, ENERGY AND SOCIAL POLICY ISSUES.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary Secretary (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $45k $49k |
President 10th to 25th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers in District of Columbia | $39k $43k |
Treasurer Until April Officer (Unspecified) | $11k $12k |
Board Treasurer As of June Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $8k $9k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THIRD WAY INSTITUTE equaled 0.2% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THIRD WAY INSTITUTE
What does the Secretary (Operational) of THIRD WAY INSTITUTE earn?
In 2023, the Secretary (Operational) of THIRD WAY INSTITUTE received $44,808 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Secretary (Operational) roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Secretary (Operational) pay at THIRD WAY INSTITUTE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Secretary (Operational) at THIRD WAY INSTITUTE falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THIRD WAY INSTITUTE equaled 0.2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are THIRD WAY INSTITUTE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THIRD WAY INSTITUTE reported $18.4M in total revenue and $20.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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