AT THE MERI, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS ARE INTRODUCED TO THE LATEST INNOVATIONS IN MEDICINE, AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FIRST-HAND ABOUT THE MOST UP-TO-DATE MEDICAL TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGIES. THE MERI SUPPORTS RESEARCH IN ALL SPECIALTIES OF MEDICINE, PROVIDING PHYSICIANS WITH THE ENVIRONMENT NECESSARY FOR DEVELOPING, TESTING AND REFINING THE LATEST MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND DEVICES. THE MERI ALSO PROVIDES PHYSICIANS WITH AN INVALUABLE AND AUTHENTIC OPERATING ROOM TRAINING EXPERIENCE. THE MERI ALSO PROVIDES HANDS-ON TRAINING FOR NURSES, CRNA'S, RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS, FIRST RESPONDERS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. MERI'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELFARE BY PROVIDING QUALITY MEDICAL EDUCATION AND HANDS ON TRAINING, AND TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER RESEARCH IN ALL AREAS OF MEDICINE FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Tennessee.
- Base
- $246k
- Bonus
- $47k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $175k
- Bonus
- $25k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $21k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director Above 90th percentile | $246k | $47k | — | $24k | $317k $337k |
Director of Finance 75th to 90th percentile | $175k | $25k | — | $21k | $221k $235k |
Mobile Education Coordinat Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $142k $151k |
Education/research Plannin Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $139k $148k |
Operations Manager 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $137k $146k |
Genesis Manager Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $124k $132k |
Mobile Logistics Cordinato Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $115k $122k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South 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 2024, the highest total compensation at MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 7%
from 2023
From $341k in 2023 to $317k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 7% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 11%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 2% from 2023 to 2024.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 2% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE received $317,258 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Tennessee: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Tennessee, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE reported $17.2M in total revenue and $14.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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