THE RUTH ELLIS CENTER (REC) WAS FORMED IN 1999 WITH THE MISSION TO PROVIDE SHORT AND LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL SAFE SPACE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR RUNAWAY, HOMELESS, AND AT-RISK LESBIAN, GAY, BI-ATTRACTIONAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUESTIONING YOUTH. THE CORE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO BUILD POSITIVE FUTURES WITH LGBTQ YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCING BARRIERS TO HOUSING, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in Michigan.
- Base
- $152k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $152k | — | — | — | $152k $165k |
Chief Financial Officer Median to 75th percentilevs Recreation & Sports peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $95k $103k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at RUTH ELLIS CENTER equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
Based on 7,435 recreation & sports 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 RUTH ELLIS CENTER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of RUTH ELLIS CENTER earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of RUTH ELLIS CENTER received $151,560 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations in Michigan, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at RUTH ELLIS CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in Michigan, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at RUTH ELLIS CENTER falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at RUTH ELLIS CENTER equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are RUTH ELLIS CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, RUTH ELLIS CENTER reported $5.1M in total revenue and $5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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