LAUNCH TENNESSEE IS A 501C3 THAT SUPPORTS THE STARTUP ECOSYSTEM THROUGH CAPITAL, CONNECTIONS AND COMMERCIALIZATION. AS A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP, WE ARE UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO PROVIDE DIRECT INVESTMENT, WHILE ALSO SUPPORTING COLLABORATION AMONG FOUNDERS, INVESTORS, RESEARCHERS, THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND GOVERNMENT.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $213k
- Bonus
- $22k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $20k
- Base
- $171k
- Bonus
- $13k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $27k
- Base
- $169k
- Bonus
- $17k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $21k
- Base
- $135k
- Bonus
- $10k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $125k
- Bonus
- $8k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentilevs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers in Tennessee | $213k | $22k | — | $20k | $273k $299k |
Finance and Administration Director 75th to 90th percentile | $171k | $13k | — | $27k | $226k $247k |
Chief Investment Officer Key Employee Median to 75th percentile | $169k | $17k | — | $21k | $222k $243k |
Development Director Median to 75th percentile | $135k | $10k | — | — | $157k $171k |
Marketing Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $125k | $8k | — | $9k | $151k $165k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 20 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP equaled 2% 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.
Up 26%
from 2022
From $218k in 2022 to $273k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 74% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 3%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 1% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP
What does the Chief Executive Officer of TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP received $273,426 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Tennessee: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Tennessee, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP reported $13M in total revenue and $12.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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