Claude connector · AI-first

Nonprofit comp benchmarks, right inside Claude.

Connect your CauseComp account to Claude once, then ask for executive compensation benchmarks and staff salary ranges in plain English — powered by the same engine behind our web tools. 610,000+ executive records, 850+ workforce roles, §4958-ready methodology.

One-click connect

The CauseComp connector works with Claude on claude.ai. There are no API keys to copy for the one-click path — you sign in with your CauseComp account and approve access.

1

Open Connectors

In Claude, go to Settings → Connectors.

2

Add CauseComp

Add a connector for mcp.causecomp.org.

3

Sign in & allow

Sign in with your CauseComp account and approve — you're benchmarking.

What you can ask

Ask in plain English. Claude calls CauseComp, returns the percentile figures, the inputs as interpreted, the data vintage, and the standard disclaimer.

Executive benchmark"What's the median total compensation for an Executive Director at a $5M human-services nonprofit in California?"
Workforce range"Give me the P25–P75 salary range for a Registered Nurse in the Chicago metro."
Comparables for a board file"Pull the §4958 comparables set behind that CEO benchmark so I can put it in our board packet."
Sanity-check a role"Is $145,000 reasonable for a Development Director at a mid-size arts organization?"

What's included

Professional  Six tools, spanning both engines and the compliance layer:

Executive benchmarks

Officer and leadership pay modeled from IRS Form 990 Schedule J, by budget size, sector, and location.

Workforce benchmarks

Broad-based staff pay across 850+ roles and ~390 metros, from BLS wage data.

§4958 comparables

The peer-organization comparables set behind an executive benchmark — the compliance layer for board files.

Role, sector & metro lookups

Helper tools so Claude maps a fuzzy role, sector, or metro to the right benchmark inputs.

The connector and the API are Professional features. See pricing →

Works with Claude Desktop and other AI tools

Prefer Claude Desktop, or another Model Context Protocol client? Create an API key on your account page and use it anywhere. The one-click connector is the easiest path on claude.ai; API keys cover everything else. See the API & connector docs for setup.

Secure by design

Sign in, don't share secrets

You connect with OAuth — Claude never sees your CauseComp password, and CauseComp never sees your Claude account.

Revoke anytime

Disconnect the connector or revoke any API key from your account page whenever you want; access stops immediately.

Per-key daily quotas

Each key carries a daily request quota, so a shared or leaked key can't run away with your usage.

Entitlements resolve live

Every request checks your current plan — access always matches your subscription, nothing is baked into a token.

Questions

Connector FAQ

What is the CauseComp Claude connector?

A connector that lets Claude answer nonprofit compensation questions using your CauseComp account — executive pay from IRS Form 990 Schedule J and workforce pay from BLS data. Add it once in Claude's connector settings and sign in with your CauseComp account; Claude then calls the same benchmarking engine that powers the web tools.

How do I connect CauseComp to Claude?

In Claude, open Settings → Connectors and add CauseComp (mcp.causecomp.org). Sign in with your CauseComp account and approve access — no API keys to copy for the one-click connector.

Which plan do I need?

The Professional plan. Executive benchmarks, the §4958 comparables set, and the connector are Professional features; the connector resolves your live plan on every request.

Does it work with Claude Desktop and other AI tools?

Yes. Create an API key on your account page and use it with Claude Desktop or any Model Context Protocol client. The one-click connector is the easiest path on claude.ai; API keys cover everything else.

Is it secure? Can I revoke access?

You sign in with OAuth, so passwords are never shared. Revoke the connection or any API key at any time from your account page, and each key has a daily request quota.

Claude is a trademark of Anthropic, PBC. CauseComp is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic.