To work within the Elizabeth, N.J. and adjacent Union County communities to improve the quality of the physical environment and lives of those in our diverse neighborhoods, as we build healthy, sustainable and more equitable places for all.
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 Recreation & Sports organizations in New Jersey.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $77k $83k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at GROUNDWORK ELIZABETH INC equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
Based on 7,435 recreation & sports 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about GROUNDWORK ELIZABETH INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of GROUNDWORK ELIZABETH INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of GROUNDWORK ELIZABETH INC received $76,704 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations in New Jersey, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at GROUNDWORK ELIZABETH INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in New Jersey, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at GROUNDWORK ELIZABETH INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at GROUNDWORK ELIZABETH INC equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are GROUNDWORK ELIZABETH INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, GROUNDWORK ELIZABETH INC reported $1M in total revenue and $922k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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