Philanthropy & Grantmaking · DC
Independent Sector
Independent Sector reported paying Akilah Watkins, President & Chief Executive Officer, $664,839 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Akilah Watkins at approximately the 100th percentile among 16 similarly sized philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofits (median $221,703).
$9,158,417Total revenue (FY 2024)
$664,839Total executive compensation
100thPercentile 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Association Of | AZ | $9,105,246 | $154,803 |
| Children Of The Setting Sun Product | WA | $9,368,247 | $110,639 |
| Northeast Kansas Community Action | KS | $9,384,226 | $179,769 |
| Tapfound Inc | NY | $8,425,690 | $126,630 |
| The Madonna Foundation | NE | $7,799,115 | $304,845 |
| Global Impact Investing Network Inc | NY | $10,530,685 | $416,411 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Midlands | SC | $7,666,441 | $140,292 |
| Capital Research Center | DC | $7,522,866 | $429,067 |