International Affairs · DC
Polaris Project
Polaris Project reported paying Catherine Chen, Executive Director & Ceo, $288,213 in total compensation (FY 2023).
That places Catherine Chen at approximately the 68th percentile among 133 similarly sized international affairs nonprofits (median $218,400).
$10,212,332Total revenue (FY 2023)
$288,213Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to DC cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafiki Foundation Inc | FL | $10,178,243 | $140,432 |
| Center For International Environmental | DC | $10,266,541 | $218,400 |
| American Relief Agency For The Horn | MN | $10,157,740 | $126,170 |
| Maxwell Leadership Foundation Inc | GA | $10,273,228 | $83,470 |
| World Coffee Research | OR | $10,143,234 | $432,778 |
| Yemen Aid Inc | NY | $10,305,415 | $90,237 |
| Asse International Inc | CA | $10,323,050 | $273,918 |
| Maestro Cares Foundation | IL | $10,087,332 | $171,640 |