THE GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO IDENTIFY AND SUPPORT COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO SEEK TO IMPROVE CAMPUS JOURNALISM, EXPLORE CAREERS IN THE MEDIA, AND COMMIT THEMSELVES TO THE PRINCIPLES
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $65k $72k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at STUDENT FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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 STUDENT FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of STUDENT FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of STUDENT FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION received $65,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Michigan, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at STUDENT FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Michigan, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at STUDENT FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at STUDENT FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are STUDENT FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, STUDENT FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION reported $1.1M in total revenue and $949k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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