Civil Rights & Advocacy · DC
Third Way
Third Way reported paying Jonathan Cowan, President, $452,478 in total compensation (FY 2023).
That places Jonathan Cowan at approximately the 71st percentile among 21 similarly sized civil rights & advocacy nonprofits (median $324,635).
$27,152,185Total revenue (FY 2023)
$452,478Total executive compensation
71stPercentile vs. peers
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc | NY | $28,049,487 | $223,549 |
| Faith And Freedom Coalition Inc | GA | $26,101,107 | $324,635 |
| Avaaz Foundation | NY | $26,100,175 | $241,840 |
| State Policy Network | VA | $25,248,859 | $532,409 |
| Bvm Capacity Building Institute Inc | GA | $25,246,868 | $194,987 |
| Naacp Legal Defense & Educ Fund Inc | NY | $29,467,489 | $836,326 |
| Native American Rights Fund Inc | CO | $24,586,140 | $358,966 |
| First Liberty Institute | TX | $24,336,900 | $663,545 |