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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
91stPercentile vs. peers

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Comparable social science nonprofits

Compensation is normalized to DC cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.

OrganizationStateRevenueTotal 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

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