Former President Barack Obama
Former President Barack Obama
The Center Consortium in Chicago was one of the highest paid contractors for the Barack Obama Foundation, receiving nearly $1.6 million in compensation, according to the foundation's 990 IRS form filed Tuesday.
Obama Foundation Executive Director Robin Cohen is the highest paid employee, earning $862,055 annually. Others earning more than $100,000 include a variety of officers, directors and key employees.
The Obama Foundation's stated mission is to honor the legacy of the former president, as well as to inspire positive changes worldwide.
Highest Paid Obama Foundation Employees
| Name | Title | Total Compensation |
| Robin Cohen | Executive Director | $862,055 |
| David Simas | Chief Executive Officer | $614,636 |
| Glenn Brown | Chief Digital Officer | $378,519 |
| Michael Strautmanis | Chief Engagement Officer | $292,044 |
| Jordan Kaplan | Chief Development Officer | $256,903 |
| Roark Frankel | Director of Planning and Construction | $253,430 |
| Benjamin Rhodes | Chief International Officer | $227,311 |
| Elisabeth Siciliano | Director, CEO Office and Corporate Counsel | $195,157 |
| Bernadette Meehan | Executive Director of International Programming | $180,048 |
| Amy Weisser | Director of Exhibitions | $164,690 |
| Jamison Citron | Director of Development Strategy | $160,020 |
| Addar Levi | Deputy General Counsel | $152,094 |
Highest Paid Obama Foundation Contractors
| Contractor Name | Location | Services | Total Compensation |
| Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | New York | Architects | $4,963,525 |
| The Center Consortium | Chicago | Project Management | $1,565,622 |
| Elite Production Services LLC | Gaithersburg, Maryland | Production Services | $1,396,576 |
| Blue State Digital | New York | Digital Services | $659,766 |
| Ralph Appelbaum Associates | New York | Design Services | $587,445 |
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