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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $51k $54k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CREATE APPALACHIA equaled 31% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CREATE APPALACHIA
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CREATE APPALACHIA earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of CREATE APPALACHIA received $51,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CREATE APPALACHIA compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CREATE APPALACHIA falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CREATE APPALACHIA equaled 31% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are CREATE APPALACHIA's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CREATE APPALACHIA reported $100k in total revenue and $166k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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