THE MISSION OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS IOWA IS TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES BY GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY, AND PARTICIPATE IN SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS, AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES, AND THE COMMUNITY.
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 Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $148k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $21k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President/ceo 75th to 90th percentile | $148k | — | — | $21k | $175k $188k |
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 17 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SPECIAL OLYMPICS IOWA INC equaled 6% 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.
Climbed 9%
over 3 years
From $161k in 2021 to $175k 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 9% from 2021 to 2024, while revenue fell 6%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SPECIAL OLYMPICS IOWA INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SPECIAL OLYMPICS IOWA INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of SPECIAL OLYMPICS IOWA INC received $174,903 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SPECIAL OLYMPICS IOWA INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SPECIAL OLYMPICS IOWA INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SPECIAL OLYMPICS IOWA INC equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are SPECIAL OLYMPICS IOWA INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SPECIAL OLYMPICS IOWA INC reported $3M in total revenue and $3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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