The Benji Project teaches proven mindfulness and self-compassion tools to young people and their families and communities. Through classes, workshops and camps, we build capacity for stress management and emotional resilience. The Benji Project programming serves youth ages 11 to 19 and their families in East Jefferson County, Washington. Jefferson County is a rural area on the Olympic Peninsula. Much of the county is economically disadvantaged and suffers from a lack of mental health resources. We serve all teens regardless of means, more than half of our participants in after-school and camp programming receive full or partial scholarships.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Mental Health & Crisis Intervention organizations in Washington.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $65k $69k |
Director Board Member 10th to 25th percentilevs Mental Health & Crisis Intervention peers nationwide | $6k $6k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at BENJI PROJECT equaled 25% of the organization's total expenses. The median for mental health & crisis intervention organizations is 9%.
Based on 5,568 mental health & crisis intervention 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 96%
from 2023
From $33k in 2023 to $65k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 96% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 17%.
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 BENJI PROJECT
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BENJI PROJECT earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of BENJI PROJECT received $65,132 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Mental Health & Crisis Intervention organizations in Washington, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BENJI PROJECT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Mental Health & Crisis Intervention organizations in Washington, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BENJI PROJECT falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at BENJI PROJECT equaled 25% of the organization's total expenses. The median for mental health & crisis intervention organizations is 9%.
What are BENJI PROJECT's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, BENJI PROJECT reported $253k in total revenue and $265k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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