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Defending Education
EIN 861596460 · VA · NTEE R20 · revenue $5,331,408 · FY 2024-12-31
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100th percentile
We compared this Executive Director / CEO's pay to 29 similar civil rights & advocacy nonprofits of about the same size, adjusted for VA cost of living and inflation.
NICOLE NEILY · reported title "PRESIDENT SECRETARY" — selected as the highest-paid individual; verify the role.
How we chose them
Every comparable organization in the band — 29 in total — matched by Same NTEE sector (R20), nationwide + budget 0.71–1.4× revenue, and selected by rule, not hand-picked. Peer pay is normalized to VA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities) and to the subject's filing year (CPI-U). Full methodology →
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Advocates San Antonio | TX | $5,359,470 | $182,601 | 990 → |
| Georgia Court Appointed Special | GA | $5,388,917 | $168,971 | 990 → |
| Drug Policy Action | NY | $5,255,022 | $43,879 | 990 → |
| Advancement Project Education Fund | DC | $5,487,100 | $354,260 | 990 → |
| America's Voice Education Fund | DC | $5,129,038 | $232,243 | 990 → |
| 🔒 +24 more comparable organizations — the full peer set, sources, and CSV export are included in your board report. | ||||
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