THE GREAT LAKES SPORTS COMMISSION (GLSC) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING MICHIGAN AS A PREMIER DESTINATION FOR RECREATION, SPORTS, AND TOURISM. GLSC BUILDS ON THE NATURAL ENERGY OF SPORTS AND RECREATION TO STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMIC VITALITY, HEALTH, AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN MICHIGAN COMMUNITIES. WE HOPE TO GROW THE MICHIGAN TOURISM AND SPORTS FUND INTO A SUSTAINABLE LOAN AND GRANT FUND TO ASSIST INFRASTRUCTURE AND EVENTS FROM ALL OVER THE STATE. WE STRIVE TO CREATE GLOBAL ATTENTION, ECONOMIC GROWTH, TALENT ATTRACTION, AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR GREAT STATE. WITH THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF FOUR SEASONS AND AN INCREDIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR SPORTING EVENTS, MICHIGAN HAS IT ALL. OPERATING WITH INTEGRITY, THE COMMISSION BELIEVES SPORT IS THE FOUNDATION FOR WHAT WE DO AND RECREATION RUNS THROUGH MICHIGAN'S DNA. IN COLLABORATION WITH VALUED PARTNERS, WE OFFER EVERYONE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN WHAT PURE MICHIGAN HAS TO OFFER.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Michigan.
- Base
- $175k
- Bonus
- $26k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $175k | $26k | — | — | $207k $222k |
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 10 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at GREAT LAKES SPORTS COMMISSION equaled 29% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,143 community improvement & capacity building organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 9%
from 2023
From $189k in 2023 to $207k 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 rose 9% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 31%.
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 GREAT LAKES SPORTS COMMISSION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of GREAT LAKES SPORTS COMMISSION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of GREAT LAKES SPORTS COMMISSION received $206,650 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Michigan, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at GREAT LAKES SPORTS COMMISSION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Michigan, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at GREAT LAKES SPORTS COMMISSION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at GREAT LAKES SPORTS COMMISSION equaled 29% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are GREAT LAKES SPORTS COMMISSION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, GREAT LAKES SPORTS COMMISSION reported $222k in total revenue and $714k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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