CENTRAL MN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CMERDC) IS A NON PROFIT COOPERATIVE, ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS THAT BENEFIT THE EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUME PURCHASING OF PRODUCTS, EXPERT SUPPORT SERVICES AND STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGIES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Minnesota.
- Base
- $134k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $22k
- Base
- $115k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $27k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $134k | — | — | $22k | $166k $178k |
Technology Director Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $115k | — | — | $27k | $150k $161k |
Development Manager Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $145k $155k |
Chief Financial Officer Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $133k $143k |
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 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 7%
from 2023
From $155k in 2023 to $166k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 7% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 28%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 11% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 23% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL received $165,780 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Minnesota, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Minnesota, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL reported $6.3M in total revenue and $5.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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