Wondering what nonprofit employees make? This tool pulls compensation data directly
from IRS Form 990 filings — the annual disclosure most U.S. nonprofits are required
to file. Unlike salary surveys, it's based on what organizations actually reported
to the IRS: over 640,000 officer and staff records across 1.9 million nonprofits.
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Development & Fundraising
Based on 10,649 officer records from IRS Form 990 filings
$0$350K
$130K
Low
$165K
Median
$223K
High
Mean compensation: $194K
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Compensation figures come from the officer and key employee disclosures on IRS Form 990,
which most tax-exempt nonprofits in the U.S. are required to file annually. The data covers
direct compensation, deferred compensation, and benefits as reported to the IRS. Because
disclosure is required by law, this data is more complete and consistent than voluntary
salary surveys. Records are updated each year as new 990 filings become available.
Figures represent total compensation as reported on Schedule J or Part VII of Form 990.
Small organizations filing Form 990-EZ may report fewer officer details.