Under the oversight of its 28 county membership and 10 member Board of Directors, GPDI provides professional leadership and technical assistance in financing, loan packaging and business planning to individuals, businesses and government agencies for the purpose of stimulating economic development and job creation in our 28 county area. Our resources also include programs that assist our cities and counties with grant writing and certified administration for community improvement, housing and urgent need projects. Many of its services and grants require a charitable not-for-profit status.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Co-executive Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $85k $93k |
Co-executive Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $80k $88k |
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 2023, the highest total compensation at Great Plains Development Inc equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building 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 4%
from 2022
From $81k in 2022 to $85k 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.
Director (Operational) pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 2%.
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 Great Plains Development Inc
What does the Director (Operational) of Great Plains Development Inc earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of Great Plains Development Inc received $84,532 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at Great Plains Development Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at Great Plains Development Inc falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Great Plains Development Inc equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are Great Plains Development Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Great Plains Development Inc reported $469k in total revenue and $593k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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