Reduce crime in the greater Grand Rapids area through a program of awards for anonymous information.
Executive compensation
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 Religion-Related organizations in Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $55k $60k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Silent Observer of West Michigan equaled 60% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
Based on 11,129 religion-related 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.
Up 12%
from 2023
From $49k in 2023 to $55k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 12% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 38%.
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 Silent Observer of West Michigan
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Silent Observer of West Michigan earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Silent Observer of West Michigan received $55,380 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Religion-Related organizations in Michigan, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Silent Observer of West Michigan compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in Michigan, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Silent Observer of West Michigan falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Silent Observer of West Michigan equaled 60% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
What are Silent Observer of West Michigan's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Silent Observer of West Michigan reported $84k in total revenue and $92k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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