BENDER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE LONG-TERM COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES. BENDER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY IS FOUNDED ON A COMMITMENT TO SERVING THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY, WITH A FOCUS ON THE VALUE AND ABILITIES EACH PERSON CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE WORKFORCE. WE DO THIS BY EDUCATING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WITH KEY COMPETENCIES THAT WILL IMPROVE THEIR CHANCE FOR SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE AND IN ADULTHOOD. THIS EDUCATION IS SUPPLEMENTED WITH MESSAGING FOCUSED ON EMPOWERING OUR YOUTH TO RAISE THE BAR AND SPEAK UP; TO NOT BE LIMITED OR SILENCED BY THE PERCEPTIONS AND STIGMA THAT ACT AS BARRIERS TO SUCCESS. WE HAVE REALIZED AMAZING IMPACT WITH OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS; THESE STUDENTS BECOME BEACONS OF POSITIVITY FOR THEIR PEERS AND HARBINGERS OF A MORE HOPEFUL AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETY.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Employment organizations in Pennsylvania.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President/director 10th to 25th percentile | $34k $38k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at BENDER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for employment organizations is 7%.
Based on 3,624 employment 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about BENDER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BENDER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of BENDER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY received $34,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Employment organizations in Pennsylvania, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BENDER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Employment organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BENDER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at BENDER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for employment organizations is 7%.
What are BENDER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, BENDER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY reported $686k in total revenue and $455k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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