CITY LEADERSHIP'S MISSION IS TO RECRUIT, DEVELOP, AND CATALYZE LEADERS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITY OF MEMPHIS. THE ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THE LEADERSHIP CAPITAL AND POTENTIAL OF MEMPHIS. CITY LEADERSHIP STRIVES TO RECRUIT TALENTED INDIVIDUALS TO MEMPHIS, TO DEVELOP LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN MEMPHIS, AND TO ACCELERATE (I.E. CATALYZE) COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITY.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $196k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $30k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $196k | — | — | $30k | $225k $239k |
Operations Director 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $116k $123k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CITY LEADERSHIP equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,608 public & societal benefit 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.
Held steady
from 2023
From $226k in 2023 to $225k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 1% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 24%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay fell 17% 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 CITY LEADERSHIP
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CITY LEADERSHIP earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of CITY LEADERSHIP received $225,296 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CITY LEADERSHIP compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CITY LEADERSHIP falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CITY LEADERSHIP equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are CITY LEADERSHIP's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CITY LEADERSHIP reported $2.8M in total revenue and $2.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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