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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $60k $64k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $37k $39k |
President 10th to 25th percentile | $15k $16k |
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 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Local Journalism Foundation equaled 23% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 6%.
Based on 24,392 education 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 Local Journalism Foundation
What does the Board Member of Local Journalism Foundation earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of Local Journalism Foundation received $59,890 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Education organizations in Michigan, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at Local Journalism Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Michigan, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at Local Journalism Foundation falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Local Journalism Foundation equaled 23% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 6%.
What are Local Journalism Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Local Journalism Foundation reported $578k in total revenue and $260k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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