To promote racial and economic justice throughout Michigan by training and organizing community leaders across the state; Engaging community members in the development of thoughtful public policy solutions through nonpartisan educational means; Engaging in voter education.
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 Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Co-executive Director Director (Operational) 10th to 25th percentile | $43k $45k |
Co - Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $38k $40k |
Executive Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $32k $34k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at We The People Action Fund equaled 3% 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.
Climbed 15%
over 2 years
From $37k in 2022 to $43k in 2024.
Estimated with Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 62% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 6%.
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 We The People Action Fund
What does the Director (Operational) of We The People Action Fund earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of We The People Action Fund received $42,553 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at We The People Action Fund compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at We The People Action Fund falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at We The People Action Fund equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are We The People Action Fund's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, We The People Action Fund reported $2.2M in total revenue and $1.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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