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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Founder Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $65k $70k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at BECAUSE I SAID I WOULD equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,608 public & societal benefit 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.
Down 15%
from 2023
From $76k in 2023 to $65k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about BECAUSE I SAID I WOULD
What does the Board Member of BECAUSE I SAID I WOULD earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of BECAUSE I SAID I WOULD received $64,904 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at BECAUSE I SAID I WOULD compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at BECAUSE I SAID I WOULD falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at BECAUSE I SAID I WOULD equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are BECAUSE I SAID I WOULD's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, BECAUSE I SAID I WOULD reported $2.5M in total revenue and $1.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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