THE MISSION OF NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS LEADERS FOR EDUCATION (DBA BEST NC) IS TO UNITE AN ENGAGED AND INFORMED BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE TO DRAMATICALLY TRANSFORM AND IMPROVE NORTH CAROLINA'S EDUCATION SYSTEM. OUR GOAL IS FOR EVERY STUDENT TO GRADUATE WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS TO SUCCEED IN A COMPETITIVE GLOBAL ECONOMY.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 Education organizations in North Carolina.
- Base
- $291k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $6k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO & Director Above 90th percentile | $291k | — | — | $6k | $296k $314k |
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 NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS LEADERS FOR EDUC equaled 31% 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 3%
from 2023
From $304k in 2023 to $296k 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 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 22%.
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 NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS LEADERS FOR EDUC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS LEADERS FOR EDUC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS LEADERS FOR EDUC received $296,404 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in North Carolina: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS LEADERS FOR EDUC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in North Carolina, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS LEADERS FOR EDUC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS LEADERS FOR EDUC equaled 31% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS LEADERS FOR EDUC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS LEADERS FOR EDUC reported $936k in total revenue and $955k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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