I Understand is a non-profit organization that offers compassionate comfort to those affected by suicide and mental illness.
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 Mental Health & Crisis Intervention organizations in Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Median to 75th percentile | $95k $102k |
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 10 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at I Understand Love Heals equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for mental health & crisis intervention organizations is 9%.
Based on 5,568 mental health & crisis intervention 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 27%
from 2023
From $75k in 2023 to $95k 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about I Understand Love Heals
What does the Chief Executive Officer of I Understand Love Heals earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of I Understand Love Heals received $95,058 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Mental Health & Crisis Intervention organizations in Michigan, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at I Understand Love Heals compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Mental Health & Crisis Intervention organizations in Michigan, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at I Understand Love Heals falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at I Understand Love Heals equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for mental health & crisis intervention organizations is 9%.
What are I Understand Love Heals's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, I Understand Love Heals reported $605k in total revenue and $669k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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