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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Religion-Related organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $43k $46k |
Director Board Member Below 10th percentile | $1k $1k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $800 $861 |
Director Board Member Below 10th percentile | $225 $242 |
President Below 10th percentile | $225 $242 |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at HIGHER THINGS INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
Based on 11,129 religion-related 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.
Fell 56%
over 2 years
From $98k in 2022 to $43k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 56% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 18%.
- Board Member pay rose 189% from 2022 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about HIGHER THINGS INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of HIGHER THINGS INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of HIGHER THINGS INC received $43,173 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Religion-Related organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at HIGHER THINGS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Religion-Related organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at HIGHER THINGS INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at HIGHER THINGS INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
What are HIGHER THINGS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, HIGHER THINGS INC reported $1.6M in total revenue and $1.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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