THE MISSION OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IS TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY. OUR VISION IS TO PROMOTE ACCEPTANCE, INCLUSION, AND WELL-BEING FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES THROUGH SPORTS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $269k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $173k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $300
- Base
- $160k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentilevs Recreation & Sports peers in California | $269k | — | — | $7k | $283k $303k |
Svp, Administration/cfo Senior Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | $173k | — | — | $300 | $178k $191k |
Chief Growth Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $160k | — | — | $13k | $178k $191k |
Vp, Development Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $148k $159k |
Vp, Marketing & Communications Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $136k $146k |
Director Development Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $135k $145k |
Director Development Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $134k $144k |
Vp, Programs Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $128k $137k |
Asst. Secretary Secretary (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $84k $90k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 49 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INC equaled 2% 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.
Up 25%
from 2023
From $227k in 2023 to $283k in 2024.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 25% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 5%.
- Board Vice President pay fell 25% from 2023 to 2024.
- Secretary (Operational) pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024.
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 SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INC received $283,479 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations in California: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INC reported $9.8M in total revenue and $13M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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