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Employees Alliance Defending Freedom John Bursch

John Bursch

Highest compensated employee

Vice President of Appellate Advocacy, Sr. Counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom

Fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. Published on January 25, 2026.

$341,348
2023

Total compensation

John Bursch has been listed as an employee of Alliance Defending Freedom in Form 990 filings since fiscal year 2021. Total compensation for John Bursch has increased by 40% from 2021 to 2023.

Annual compensation details

$341,348
+10.6%
Vice President of Appellate Advocacy, Sr. Counsel
2023
$309k
50 hrs/wk
$33k
--
$308,539
+26.5%
Vice President of Appellate Advocacy
2022
$280k
50 hrs/wk
$30k
--
$243,887
Vice President of Appellate Advocacy, Sr. Counsel
2021
$218k
50 hrs/wk
$27k
--

Total compensation by year

Compare the compensation of John Bursch to:

2023

Other employees at Alliance Defending Freedom

Michael Farris
President Through 09/2022, Counselor to President Through 12/2022
$880,781
$848,848 No related comp$31,933
Kristen Waggoner
CEO, President, and General Counsel
$509,754
$470,522 No related comp$39,232
Tony Johnson
Senior Vice President of Operations and Director Response Through 09/2022
$383,299
$351,409 No related comp$31,890
Tim Chandler
Sr. Counsel, Vice President of CMA Engagement
$346,220
$307,087 No related comp$39,133
Lance Bauslaugh
Senior Vice President, Development
$343,445
$304,413 No related comp$39,032
Wayne Swindler
Executive Director, ADF Foundation
$333,602
$300,629 No related comp$32,973
Rebecca Eggleston
Executive Vice President (Chief of Staff Through 08/2022)
$321,882
$289,999 No related comp$31,883
Ryan Bangert
Senior Vice President Strategic Initiatives and Special Counsel to the President
$293,659
$256,214 No related comp$37,445
Jeremy Tedesco
Sr. Counsel, Senior Vice President of Corporate Engagement
$280,421
$245,753 No related comp$34,668
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January 25, 2026:
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January 25, 2026:
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