How much do Polaris Project executives make?

In FY2024, Polaris Project reported 22 officers and key employees. Total reported compensation was $1,649,019, with the highest-paid officer earning $238,552.

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Officer and Employee Compensation

Name	Title	Compensation
Catherine Chen	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO	$238,552
Patrick McIntre	CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER	$196,701
Alfonso Wright	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	$193,424
Michelle Nicholson	CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER	$193,346
Jennifer Junks	CHIEF STRATEGY & IMPACT OFFICER	$154,455
Sara Woldehanna	DIRECTOR, LIDS	$144,656
Megan Cutter	DIRECTOR, NATIONAL HOTLINE	$138,908
Margo Kelly	DIRECTOR, FOUNDATION RELATIONS	$137,024
Forrest Jacobs	DIRECTOR, TECHNOLOGY	$128,057
Frans Klinkenbergh	DIRECTOR, ACCOUNTING	$123,896
Sarah Takatani	BOARD MEMBER	$N/A
Jean Gilbert	BOARD CHAIR	$N/A
Roy Austin	BOARD MEMBER	$N/A
Elizabeth Kiehner	BOARD SECRETARY	$N/A
Maria Gollayan	BOARD TREASURER	$N/A
Susan Coppedge	BOARD MEMBER	$N/A
Boris Gartner	BOARD MEMBER	$N/A
Tanya Gould	BOARD MEMBER	$N/A
Jessica Herrera-Flanigan	BOARD MEMBER	$N/A
Sangeeta Naik	BOARD MEMBER	$N/A

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Compensation data is reported on the organization's IRS Form 990 Part VII (Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees). All amounts shown are public record as filed by the organization and may include salary, bonuses, and other compensation. Data is from the most recent available filing for this organization.

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