THE BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR SEVENTEEN INDEPENDENT MEMBER SCHOOLS, RECRUITS AND SUPPORTS THROUGH THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS ACADEMICALLY AMBITIOUS, AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED FROM THE BALTIMORE AREA. ONCE STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED, B.E.S.T. POSITIONS THEM FOR SUCCESS THROUGH ACADEMIC PREPARATION, CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Maryland.
- Base
- $143k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $513
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $143k | — | — | $513 | $152k $166k |
Director of Advancement Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $116k $126k |
Director of Finance and Operations 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $99k $108k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 50 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Held steady
from 2022
From $153k in 2022 to $152k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 1% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 10%.
- Director (Operational) pay fell 2% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 2% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST received $151,593 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Maryland, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Maryland, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST reported $1.7M in total revenue and $1.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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