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New York, NY—August 7, 2025. Candid today released its 2025 Nonprofit Compensation Report, the most comprehensive large-scale study of executive compensation in the social sector. Now in its 25th edition, the report draws exclusively from IRS Forms 990 and 990-EZ, analyzing 217,556 compensation records from 130,794 tax-exempt organizations for fiscal year 2023. 
 The data provides a detailed view of compensation trends across the sector, revealing consistent patterns based on organization size, location, and mission area, along with persistent gender disparities in executive pay. 
 Key findings from the 2025 Nonprofit Compensation Report include: 
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Executive compensation varies widely by mission area. In 2023, median executive compensation was $68,958 at religion-related organizations and $109,600 at food, agriculture, and nutrition nonprofits. By comparison, science and technology research organizations reported a median of $202,490. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Gender pay gap persists, especially at larger organizations. Female CEOs earned 75 cents for every dollar earned by male CEOs at nonprofits with annual budgets over $50 million. Women led 58% of nonprofits with budgets under $250,000, but just 31% of those with budgets over $50 million. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Geographic location continues to influence compensation. In 2023, the District of Columbia reported the highest median executive pay at $189,088, followed by states in the Northeast. At the other end of the spectrum, Puerto Rico reported the lowest overall median at $73,600. Among U.S. states, Wyoming had the lowest median at $85,517.</li>
</ul>
“This continues to be the most comprehensive study of executive compensation in the social sector, and the largest to date,” said Reina Mukai, senior data services manager at Candid. “The data helps organizations ask better questions and make more informed decisions about executive compensation grounded in what’s happening across the field.” 
The full report breaks down compensation data by job title, budget size, state, metropolitan area, gender, and mission area.  
To learn more about Candid&#8217;s 2025 Nonprofit Compensation Report and download a sample report, visit this <a href="https://candid.org/nonprofit-compensation-report">webpage</a>. To request a media copy of the report, contact <a href="mailto:media@candid.org">media@candid.org</a>. 
About Candid   
Candid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector. Every year, millions of nonprofits spend trillions of dollars around the world. Candid finds out where that money comes from, where it goes, and why it matters. Candid was formed in 2019 when GuideStar and Foundation Center merged. Candid combined GuideStar’s tools on nonprofits and Foundation Center’s tools on foundations with new resources to offer more comprehensive, real-time information about the social sector. Find out more at <a href="https://candid.org/">candid.org</a> and on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/candiddotorg">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/CandidDotOrg">Instagram</a>.

Candid releases most comprehensive report on U.S. nonprofit executive compensation

New York, NY—April 29, 2025. New research from Candid, the most comprehensive source of data on nonprofits and philanthropy, reveals that 14,015 nonprofits across the United States would be at risk of exhausting their cash within three months if government grants were to stop today, potentially jeopardizing nearly 2.8 million nonprofit jobs. 
In New York State alone, 1,366 nonprofits could run out of cash within three months if government grantmaking stops, putting more than 361,000 nonprofit jobs at immediate risk. The hardest-hit fields include human services, education, housing and shelter, and the humanities—sectors that millions of Americans rely on for basic needs every day. 
The analysis offers the clearest picture to date of how quickly these funding cuts might affect nonprofits’ sustainability, especially among organizations that rely heavily on government funding. Candid’s research team is closely examining how even a temporary disruption in that funding stream could threaten nonprofit survival and destabilize essential community services. 
“Government grants are a primary revenue source for many nonprofits. Over 35,000 nonprofits—about a third of government grantees—rely on these grants for more than 50% of their total revenue,” said Cathleen Clerkin, Ph.D., associate vice president of research at Candid. “Our team is analyzing this data not just nationally, but at the state level, across subsectors, and even down to individual congressional districts, to better understand where the risks are most acute.” 
“When nonprofits go under or scale back severely on services they provide, entire communities feel the loss. From veteran support services to community centers to youth arts programs, nonprofits deliver the services that create thriving communities,” said Ann Mei Chang, chief executive officer at Candid. “We&#8217;re here to help nonprofit leaders weather uncertainty and find new paths to funding.” 
For a limited time, Candid is offering free resources to help nonprofits that have lost federal funding find alternative sources of support: 
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Free access to Foundation Directory Professional: our best-in-class prospect research tool that helps nonprofits identify and connect with over 240,000 U.S. grantmakers. Smaller nonprofits with under $10 million in revenue that have lost federal funding are now eligible. Learn more <a href="https://help.candid.org/s/article/special-Foundation-Directory-offer">here</a>.  </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Free live training: Funding Beyond Federal: How to Diversify Funding to Ensure Stability in Uncertain Times (May 12, 2025 | 1-4 p.m. ET): This free, hands-on session will focus on finding alternative funding sources and practical strategies for resilience. Register <a href="https://learning.candid.org/training/2025-05-12-funding-beyond-federal-how-to-diversify-funding-to-ensure-stability-in-uncertain-times/">here</a>. </li>
</ul>
Candid is committed to helping the sector navigate this critical moment. Visit <a href="https://candid.org/">candid.org</a> for access to research, tools, and training. 
About Candid   
Candid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector. Every year, millions of nonprofits spend trillions of dollars around the world. Candid finds out where that money comes from, where it goes, and why it matters. Candid was formed in 2019 when GuideStar and Foundation Center merged. Candid combined GuideStar’s tools on nonprofits and Foundation Center’s tools on foundations with new resources to offer more comprehensive, real-time information about the social sector. Find out more at <a href="https://candid.org/">candid.org</a> and on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/candiddotorg">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/CandidDotOrg">Instagram</a>.

With 14,000+ U.S. nonprofits at risk of running out of cash within three months if government grantmaking halts, Candid mobilizes resources to help nonprofits find new funding pathways

New York, NY—December 17, 2024. Candid is proud to announce two distinguished leaders, Anahita Tafvizi and Dr. John Brothers, as the newest members of its Board of Trustees. Anahita Tafvizi, chief data analytics officer at Snowflake, and Dr. John Brothers, president of the T. Rowe Price Foundation, have long been leaders in their respective fields—data science and philanthropy—and their work aligns closely with Candid’s mission to provide nonprofits with the data they need to drive positive change.
“Anahita’s extensive background in data, data science, and AI across multiple leading technology companies makes her an ideal fit for Candid’s Board. Her expertise will be invaluable as Candid continues to expand on our sector leading data offerings,” said Ann Mei Chang, CEO of Candid. “At the same time, Dr. Brothers’ respected leadership in corporate philanthropy will add another important perspective to the board. His work with the T. Rowe Price Foundation has fostered community-driven and trust-based approaches to create a stronger nonprofit sector.”
Tafvizi brings over 15 years of experience in data science, analytics, and technology. At Snowflake, she leads the company’s analytics and data science initiatives, optimizing operations and delivering measurable results. Prior to Snowflake, she served as vice president of data science at Instacart, where she played a critical role in preparing the company for IPO readiness and streamlining marketplace operations. Tafvizi has held leadership roles at Google, YouTube, and eBay. A passionate advocate for diversity in tech, she holds a PhD in Physics from Harvard, serves on the board of Make-A-Wish, and advises Raya AI.
&#8220;I’m passionate about using data to tackle complex challenges, and I’m excited to contribute to Candid’s mission of providing nonprofits with the tools they need to drive meaningful change,&#8221; said Tafvizi. &#8220;I’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of data, and I look forward to helping drive Candid’s vision of using data to create positive, measurable impact in the nonprofit sector.&#8221;
As president of the T. Rowe Price Foundation, Dr. Brothers has guided the organization to national prominence through innovative, community-driven approaches to philanthropy. Dr. Brothers also founded and led Quidoo, an international consulting firm focused on governance and evaluation practices. He has taught at New York University, Rutgers University, and Harvard University and serves as a faculty member at the Maryland Correctional Institution through the Goucher Prison Education Project and Coppin State University. His work has been featured in Forbes, the Stanford Social Innovation Review, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.
“I’m honored to join Candid’s Board of Trustees and support its vital work to provide crucial data to support a stronger sector through initiatives like Demographics via Candid,” said Dr. Brothers. “By streamlining how funders request and nonprofits share demographic data, this initiative makes the granting process faster, easier, and more equitable—an effort that aligns deeply with my commitment to equity and trust-based philanthropy.”
For more information about Candid’s Board of Trustees, please visit our <a class="" href="https://candid.org/about/board-of-trustees" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>.
About Candid: Candid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector. Every year, millions of nonprofits spend trillions of dollars around the world. Candid finds out where that money comes from, where it goes, and why it matters. Candid was formed in 2019 when GuideStar and Foundation Center merged. Candid combined GuideStar’s tools on nonprofits and Foundation Center’s tools on foundations with new resources to offer more comprehensive, real-time information about the social sector. Find out more at <a class="" href="https://candid.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">candid.org</a> and on <a class="" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/candiddotorg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a> and <a class="" href="https://www.instagram.com/CandidDotOrg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>.

Candid welcomes Anahita Tafvizi, chief data analytics officer at Snowflake, and Dr. John Brothers, president of the T. Rowe Price Foundation, to its Board of Trustees

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