GREATER WINSTON-SALEM INC

Mission

GREATER WINSTON-SALEM INC. IS A LEADING BUSINESS ORGANIZATION IN WINSTON- SALEM AND FORSYTH COUNTY. THE ORGANIZATION IS FOCUSED ON ESTABLISHING WINSTON-SALEM AS A TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN ECONOMIC CENTER. GREATER WINSTON-SALEM INC. OFFERS SERVICES TO STRENGTHEN EXISTING BUSINESSES, TO ENCOURAGE SMALL BUSINESS CREATION, AND TO DEVELOP A TALENTED WORKFORCE WITHIN FORSYTH COUNTY.

Executive compensation, broken down

Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.

President/ce

Chief Executive Officer

Above 90th percentile

$310k

$338k

Base: $250k
Bonus: $13k
Other: $22k
Benefits: $9k

CFO

Chief Financial Officer

75th to 90th percentile

$187k

$204k

Base: $150k
Bonus: $11k
Other: $5k
Benefits: $6k

SVP of Econo

Senior Vice President

25th percentile to median

$149k

$163k

Position	Base	Bonus	Other	Benefits	Total
President/ce Chief Executive Officer Above 90th percentile	$250k	$13k	$22k	$9k	$310k $338k
CFO Chief Financial Officer 75th to 90th percentile	$150k	$11k	$5k	$6k	$187k $204k
SVP of Econo Senior Vice President 25th percentile to median	—	—	—	—	$149k $163k

Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.

Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.

Plus 31 unpaid individuals.

Funded by

Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.

Flow Foundation Inc2023

$18k

Flow Foundation Inc2024

$18k

FAQ

Common questions about GREATER WINSTON-SALEM INC

What does the Chief Executive Officer of GREATER WINSTON-SALEM INC earn?

In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of GREATER WINSTON-SALEM INC received $309,851 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.

How does Chief Executive Officer pay at GREATER WINSTON-SALEM INC compare with similar nonprofits?

Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at GREATER WINSTON-SALEM INC falls in the top 10%.

What are GREATER WINSTON-SALEM INC's revenue and expenses?

In 2023, GREATER WINSTON-SALEM INC reported $2.8M in total revenue and $2.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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