THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (OR A CORRESPONDING PROVISION OF ANY FUTURE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE LAW, REFERRED TO BELOW AS THE "CODE"). MORE SPECIFICALLY, THE CORPORATION ENABLES PARENTS AND OTHER CITIZENS TO SEEK THE WELL-BEING OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION WITH SCHOOLS ACROSS MICHIGAN, AND TO PROMOTE THE FLOURISHING OF STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH ACADEMIC FREEDOM, CHOICE, AND EXCELLENCE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chairman Board Chair 25th percentile to median | $19k $21k |
Secretary Secretary (Operational) 10th to 25th percentile | $13k $14k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at GREAT SCHOOLS INITIATIVE equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 6%.
Based on 24,392 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about GREAT SCHOOLS INITIATIVE
What does the Board Chair of GREAT SCHOOLS INITIATIVE earn?
In 2023, the Board Chair of GREAT SCHOOLS INITIATIVE received $19,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Chair roles among Education organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at GREAT SCHOOLS INITIATIVE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Chair at GREAT SCHOOLS INITIATIVE falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at GREAT SCHOOLS INITIATIVE equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 6%.
What are GREAT SCHOOLS INITIATIVE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, GREAT SCHOOLS INITIATIVE reported $161k in total revenue and $131k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
Compare any role, sector, or revenue band
Build your own benchmark from millions of reported positions.