THE CALLING OF BITTERSWEET, INC. IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ACTIVE TREATMENT PROGRAMS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM. ENCOMPASSING AN ARRAY OF ENVIRONMENTS AND SERVICES ACROSS THREE DIFFERENT SETTINGS, THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE AUTONOMY AND SELF-RELIANCE, ENABLE CHOICES, MAXIMIZE DIGNITY, AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY INTERACTIONS. BITTERSWEET, INC. FURTHER STRIVES TO POSITIVELY AFFECT THE LIVES OF THOSE WITH AUTISM THROUGH HABILITATION AND VOCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN A FARM ENVIRONMENT AND BY PROVIDING CONSULTATION AND TRAINING TO FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Interim Executive Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $126k $136k |
Executive Director (march - July) 25th percentile to median | $58k $62k |
Executive Director (august, Onward) 25th percentile to median | $56k $60k |
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 13 unpaid individuals.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 12%
from 2023
From $113k in 2023 to $126k 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.
Director (Operational) pay rose 12% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 15%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay fell 44% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Revenue and expenses over time
BITTERSWEET INC reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
Common questions about BITTERSWEET INC
What does the Director (Operational) of BITTERSWEET INC earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of BITTERSWEET INC received $126,418 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at BITTERSWEET INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at BITTERSWEET INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What are BITTERSWEET INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, BITTERSWEET INC reported $9.1M in total revenue and $8.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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