THE PURPOSE OF THE HORIZON LEAGUE IS TO PROVIDE MEMBER INSTITUTIONS WITH AN ORGANIZATION TO MAINTAIN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE DIGNITY AND HIGH PURPOSE OF THE MEMBERSHIP. MEMBERS OF THE LEAGUE REGARD COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS AS A VALUABLE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
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 Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $320k
- Bonus
- $3k
- Other
- $4k
- Benefits
- $35k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Commissioner Officer (Unspecified) | $320k | $3k | $4k | $35k | $426k $471k |
Chief Operating Officer Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $135k $149k |
Director of Finance Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $125k $138k |
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 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at HORIZON LEAGUE INC equaled 5% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about HORIZON LEAGUE INC
What does the Chief Operating Officer of HORIZON LEAGUE INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Operating Officer of HORIZON LEAGUE INC received $134,597 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Operating Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at HORIZON LEAGUE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at HORIZON LEAGUE INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at HORIZON LEAGUE INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are HORIZON LEAGUE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, HORIZON LEAGUE INC reported $8.2M in total revenue and $8.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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