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The Center For Advanced Defense Studies

The Center For Advanced Defense Studies reported paying David Johnson, Executive Director, $248,713 in total compensation (FY 2024).

That places David Johnson at approximately the 48th percentile among 102 similarly sized international affairs nonprofits (median $252,827).

$15,155,001Total revenue (FY 2024)
$248,713Total executive compensation
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Comparable international affairs 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
Urgent Action Fund For Feminist Activism CA$15,184,280 $272,112
Global Ties Us DC$15,070,139 $217,812
Kingsway Charities Inc TN$15,302,918 $177,347
International Student Exchange Inc NY$14,946,391 $235,255
School Year Abroad Inc MA$14,932,700 $409,008
Brac Usa Inc NY$14,913,211 $353,055
Faith In Practice TX$14,903,750 $250,019
Cultural Homestay International CA$14,903,625 $212,915

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