We are the premier advocacy organization for Head Start agencies throughoutCalifornia. We advocate for our members at the federal, state and local county levelensuring that members speak with a unified voice about the challenges facingCalifornia's most vulnerable families, and the Head Start community that servesthem. By communicating with members, and creating opportunities for learning andconnecting, members are increasingly engaged, unified and supported as they work tobetter serve their clients and communities.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Dir. Officer (Unspecified) | $69k $75k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 19 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Head Start California equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 42%
from 2022
From $120k in 2022 to $69k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Head Start California
What are Head Start California's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Head Start California reported $1.5M in total revenue and $1.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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