SB Works is a non-profit organization devoted to the protection and promotion of small businesses and the improvement of local economies. Our mission is to find smart, progressive, and efficient ways to help communities increase their economic and social resiliency by strengthening the roles of their small businesses and self-employed residents.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentilevs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers in District of Columbia | $104k $114k |
Grants Administrator Key Employee 25th percentile to median | $91k $100k |
Program Specialist Key Employee 25th percentile to median | $66k $72k |
Food and Beverage Specialist Key Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $30k $33k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SB WORKS equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building 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 SB WORKS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SB WORKS earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of SB WORKS received $103,699 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in District of Columbia, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SB WORKS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SB WORKS falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SB WORKS equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are SB WORKS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SB WORKS reported $915k in total revenue and $666k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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