CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO LIVE IN SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENTS THAT PROMOTE HEALTH, INDEPENDENCE AND SUCCESS. BUILDING FAMILIES WILL CREATE A CONTINUUM OF SUPPORTS AND SERVICES THAT EMBRACE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
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 Iowa.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $62k $69k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at BUILDING FAMILIES equaled 7% 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.
Down 24%
from 2022
From $82k in 2022 to $62k in 2023.
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 BUILDING FAMILIES
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BUILDING FAMILIES earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of BUILDING FAMILIES received $62,400 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Human Services organizations in Iowa, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BUILDING FAMILIES compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in Iowa, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BUILDING FAMILIES falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at BUILDING FAMILIES equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are BUILDING FAMILIES's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, BUILDING FAMILIES reported $1.1M in total revenue and $941k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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