THE MISSION OF START GARDEN IS TO BRING TOGETHER FINANCIAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND SOCIAL CAPITAL TO ENTREPRENEURS TO EMPOWER THE STARTUP ECOSYSTEM OF WEST MICHIGAN.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $169k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
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- Base
- $143k
- Bonus
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- Other
- —
- Benefits
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- Base
- $142k
- Bonus
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- Other
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- Benefits
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- Base
- $141k
- Bonus
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- Other
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- Benefits
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| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Directorpresident Median to 75th percentilevs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers in Michigan | $169k | — | — | — | $169k $181k |
Program Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $143k | — | — | — | $143k $154k |
Program Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $142k | — | — | — | $142k $153k |
Program Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $141k | — | — | — | $141k $152k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at START GARDEN INC equaled 6% 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.
Up 11%
from 2023
From $152k in 2023 to $169k 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 11% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 245%.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 13% 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 START GARDEN INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of START GARDEN INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of START GARDEN INC received $168,600 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Michigan, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at START GARDEN INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Michigan, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at START GARDEN INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at START GARDEN INC equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are START GARDEN INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, START GARDEN INC reported $4.5M in total revenue and $3.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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