THE LOCAL MEDIA FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE A HEALTHY FUTURE FOR LOCAL JOURNALISM, WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO A STRONG DEMOCRACY, BY REINVENTING BUSINESS MODELS FOR NEWS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations in Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO 10th to 25th percentile | $30k $34k |
Chief Operating Officer 10th to 25th percentile | $28k $31k |
Director of Accounting and Director (Operational) 10th to 25th percentilevs Human Services peers nationwide | $23k $25k |
Chief Innovation Officer Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $21k $23k |
Employee Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $20k $23k |
Employee Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $6k $7k |
Employee Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $6k $6k |
Employee Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $5k $6k |
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 LOCAL MEDIA FOUNDATION equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about LOCAL MEDIA FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of LOCAL MEDIA FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of LOCAL MEDIA FOUNDATION received $30,377 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Human Services organizations in Michigan, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at LOCAL MEDIA FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in Michigan, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at LOCAL MEDIA FOUNDATION falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at LOCAL MEDIA FOUNDATION equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are LOCAL MEDIA FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, LOCAL MEDIA FOUNDATION reported $6.6M in total revenue and $6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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