THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO STRENGTHEN NEW JERSEY BY PROVIDING AN ALTERNATIVE VOICE AND COMMON-SENSE POLICY SOLUTIONS IN THE STATE, SOLUTIONS THAT PROMOTE NEW INVESTMENT, THE GROWTH OF BUSINESSES, THE CREATION OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND INNOVATION TO THE BENEFIT OF ALL NEW JERSEYANS.
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 |
|---|---|
President 25th percentile to median | $63k $68k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at GARDEN STATE INITIATIVE INC equaled 15% 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.
Down 31%
from 2023
From $92k in 2023 to $63k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about GARDEN STATE INITIATIVE INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of GARDEN STATE INITIATIVE INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of GARDEN STATE INITIATIVE INC received $63,333 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 GARDEN STATE INITIATIVE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at GARDEN STATE INITIATIVE INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at GARDEN STATE INITIATIVE INC equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are GARDEN STATE INITIATIVE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, GARDEN STATE INITIATIVE INC reported $505k in total revenue and $419k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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