Executive Compensation at the Horatio Alger Association
The Horatio Alger Association (HAA) is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) 3, HAA is based in Alexandria, Virginia. The organization is overseen by 72 independent voting members (board members) of the governing body, although 75 are listed on the 2021 Form 990, which appears to be due to timing differences. 68 of the 75 board members (91%) are male while 7 of the 75 members (9%) are female.
HAA was named for the gilded age writer, Horatio Alger who wrote about impoverished boys who rose from their humble backgrounds through education and good works to higher echelons of society. Consequently HAA awards need based scholarships and honors the achievements of those who have overcome adversity and obtained personal achievement and success throw perseverance. At the heart of HAA is the firm belief in achieving the “American Dream” through the free-enterprise system. Read more 
