ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH THERAPEUTIC RECREATION AND EDUCATION
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $134k $146k |
Director of Philanthropy Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $133k $146k |
Finance Director Median to 75th percentile | $130k $142k |
Director of Operations Median to 75th percentile | $129k $142k |
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 13 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at HIGHER GROUND USA INC equaled 3% 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.
Up 2%
from 2022
From $132k in 2022 to $134k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 2% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 15%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 9% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 12% from 2022 to 2023.
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 HIGHER GROUND USA INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of HIGHER GROUND USA INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of HIGHER GROUND USA INC received $133,800 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at HIGHER GROUND USA INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at HIGHER GROUND USA INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at HIGHER GROUND USA INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are HIGHER GROUND USA INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, HIGHER GROUND USA INC reported $4.9M in total revenue and $5.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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