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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Employment organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $76k $84k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, 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 2023, the highest total compensation at MAKE PROJECTS equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for employment organizations is 7%.
Based on 3,624 employment 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 MAKE PROJECTS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MAKE PROJECTS earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of MAKE PROJECTS received $76,123 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Employment organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MAKE PROJECTS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Employment organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MAKE PROJECTS falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MAKE PROJECTS equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for employment organizations is 7%.
What are MAKE PROJECTS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MAKE PROJECTS reported $1.3M in total revenue and $801k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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