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How much do Independent Sector executives make?

In FY2024, Independent Sector reported 29 officers and key employees. Total reported compensation was $1,941,477, with the highest-paid officer earning $592,680.

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Officer and Employee Compensation

Name Title Compensation
Akilah Watkins PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER $592,680
Rick Robinson CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER $313,274
Jeff Moore CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER $262,657
Rhea Ilagan DIRECTOR, FINANCE $163,987
Elyse Harrington DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS $160,863
Benjamin Kershaw DIR, PUBLIC POLICY & GOV'T $158,495
Kevin Miller DIRECTOR, RESEARCH & POLICY ANALYSIS $148,474
Aida Gueye DIRECTOR, PEOPLE AND CULTURE $141,047
Lysa Ratliff TREASURER (BEG 10/2024) $N/A
Phoebe Boyer BOD, AT LARGE (THRU 9/2024) $N/A
Dr Manuel Pastor BOD, AT LARGE (BEG 10/2024) $N/A
Ann Mei Chang BOARD OF DIRECTOR $N/A
Hillary Pennington BOARD OF DIRECTOR $N/A
Julie Gehrki BOARD OF DIRECTOR $N/A
Suzanne McCormick BOARD OF DIRECTOR $N/A
Isaiah Oliver BOARD OF DIRECTOR $N/A
Jose Antonio Tijerino BOARD OF DIRECTOR $N/A
Jacqueline Martinez Garcel BOARD OF DIRECTOR $N/A
Janeen Comenote BOARD OF DIRECTOR $N/A
Richard E Besser BOARD OF DIRECTOR $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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