Social Science · DC
Council On Governmental Relations
Council On Governmental Relations reported paying Michael Matthew Owens, President, $454,741 in total compensation (FY 2025).
That places Michael Matthew Owens at approximately the 91st percentile among 45 similarly sized social science nonprofits (median $189,134).
$3,333,311Total revenue (FY 2025)
$454,741Total 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Society Of Overseas | VA | $3,335,082 | $229,821 |
| Center For Independent Thought | PA | $3,236,440 | $111,735 |
| Center For Public Interest Research Inc | MA | $3,133,605 | $127,852 |
| Equity Research Organization | PA | $3,098,495 | $168,328 |
| Native American Finance | DC | $3,098,128 | $138,572 |
| National Council For The Social Studies | MD | $3,610,942 | $161,021 |
| California Changelawyers | CA | $3,035,100 | $264,060 |
| Coalition For A Prosperous America Inc | DC | $3,636,590 | $350,684 |