HOUSED IN FLINT, MICHIGAN, WE ARE A NON-PROFIT WITH A MISSION TO RELIEVE THE INNOVATOR OF THE ENTREPRENEURIAL BURDEN. WE KNOW ENTREPRENEURSHIP CAN BE DIFFICULT, AND THAT'S WHY WE'RE HERE TO HELP. AS A COMMUNITY OF STUDENT PROFESSIONALS, LEAD BY A DYNAMIC LEADERSHIP TEAM, WE VET ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS TO PROVIDE A HELPING HAND IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TO ANYONE REGARDLESS OF THEIR PRIOR EXPERIENCE OR BACKGROUND.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Di 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers in Michigan | $79k $85k |
Director of Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $70k $75k |
Director of Director (Operational) 10th to 25th percentile | $40k $43k |
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 2024, the highest total compensation at FERRIS WHEEL INNOVATION CENTER equaled 5% 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.
Down 8%
from 2023
From $85k in 2023 to $79k 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 fell 8% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 70%.
- Director (Operational) pay fell 11% 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 FERRIS WHEEL INNOVATION CENTER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of FERRIS WHEEL INNOVATION CENTER earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of FERRIS WHEEL INNOVATION CENTER received $78,661 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Michigan, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at FERRIS WHEEL INNOVATION CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Michigan, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at FERRIS WHEEL INNOVATION CENTER falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at FERRIS WHEEL INNOVATION CENTER equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are FERRIS WHEEL INNOVATION CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, FERRIS WHEEL INNOVATION CENTER reported $1.4M in total revenue and $1.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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