We honor the unique rights of children, families, and teachers to create a just and harmonious community. Big Wonder is committed to equity and race consciousness. We serve families of different races, family structures, religious beliefs, and social-economic backgrounds. We are inspired by Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and spiritual inquiry frameworks to provide high-quality education for our youngest learners. We create and model innovative methods to find sustainable solutions to improve early childhood education.
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 Human Services organizations in Minnesota.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Dir. Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $37k $41k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Big Wonder Child Care equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services 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 Big Wonder Child Care
What does the Board Member of Big Wonder Child Care earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of Big Wonder Child Care received $37,361 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Human Services organizations in Minnesota, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at Big Wonder Child Care compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in Minnesota, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at Big Wonder Child Care falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Big Wonder Child Care equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are Big Wonder Child Care's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Big Wonder Child Care reported $218k in total revenue and $238k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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