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The Sphere Institute

EIN 911748201 · CA · NTEE V20 · revenue $1,809,880 · FY 2024-12-31

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6th percentile

We compared this Executive Director / CEO's pay to 52 similar social science nonprofits of about the same size, adjusted for CA cost of living and inflation.

CARA BOWMAN · reported title "SECRETARY" — selected as the highest-paid individual; verify the role.

How we chose them
Every comparable organization in the band — 52 in total — matched by Same NTEE major group (V), nationwide + budget 0.71–1.4× revenue, and selected by rule, not hand-picked. Peer pay is normalized to CA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities) and to the subject's filing year (CPI-U). Full methodology →
OrganizationStateRevenueTotal compFiling
Concerned African Women Inc FL $1,794,214 $134,467 990 →
Applied Economics Clinic Inc MA $1,792,736 $204,572 990 →
North American Arab Council For The Social Sciences Inc NY $1,828,061 $273,991 990 →
Detroit Economic Club MI $1,830,273 $497,035 990 →
Campbell Collaboration PA $1,783,463 $165,721 990 →
🔒 +47 more comparable organizations — the full peer set, sources, and CSV export are included in your board report.
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