To support the Yazidi Community after the genocidal campaign in August 2014 . The goal is to help thousands of displaced families and individuals that have been uprooted from their homeland. Yazda provides humanitarian aid, psych, and social assistance and medical clinic.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $24k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
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- Benefits
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| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Board President & Treasurer Board President 25th percentile to median | $24k | — | — | — | $24k $27k |
Legal Advocacy Director Director (Operational) Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $22k $24k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 10 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at YAZDA equaled 1% 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.
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 YAZDA
What does the Board President of YAZDA earn?
In 2023, the Board President of YAZDA received $24,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at YAZDA compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board President at YAZDA falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at YAZDA equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are YAZDA's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, YAZDA reported $1.9M in total revenue and $1.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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