TO PROVIDE BRAINERD LAKES AREA FAMILIES A CHOICE FOR HIGH QUALITY ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CENTERED AROUND THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THE CHILD WITH A FOCUS ON THE ENVIRONMENT.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Minnesota.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $92k $101k |
Member Board Member 25th percentile to median | $53k $59k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $41k $45k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at DISCOVERY WOODS equaled 6% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 15%
from 2022
From $80k in 2022 to $92k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 15% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 6%.
- Board Member pay rose 5% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about DISCOVERY WOODS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of DISCOVERY WOODS earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of DISCOVERY WOODS received $91,763 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Minnesota, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at DISCOVERY WOODS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Minnesota, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at DISCOVERY WOODS falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at DISCOVERY WOODS equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are DISCOVERY WOODS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, DISCOVERY WOODS reported $1.6M in total revenue and $1.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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