THE BERRY CENTER WAS LAUNCHED TO PRESERVE THE LEGACY OF WENDELL BERRY'S WORK AND WRITINGS AND THE EXCEPTIONAL AGRICULTURAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF HIS FATHER JOHN BERRY, SR., AND HIS BROTHER JOHN BERRY, JR. THE CORE OF OUR WORK IS TO ADVOCATE FOR FARMERS, LAND CONSERVING COMMUNITIES, AND HEALTHY REGIONAL ECONOMIES.OUR WORK SEEKS TO PROVIDE SOLUTIONS TO ESSENTIAL ISSUES THAT ARE RARELY IN PUBLIC DISCLOSURE AND CERTAINLY NOT REFLECTED IN AGRICULTURAL POLICIES. "WHAT WILL IT TAKE FOR FARMERS TO BE ABLE TO AFFORD TO FARM WELL? AND "HOW DO WE BECOME A CULTURE THAT SUPPORTS GOOD FARMING AND LAND USE?" WE BELIEVE THAT THE ANSWERS - WHILE FIRMLY ROOTED IN LOCAL WORK - ARE CENTRAL TO SOLVING SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST PRESSING PROBLEMS INCLUDING THE DEVASTATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND BIODIVERSITY; RAPID ONSET OF CLIMATE CHANGE; ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL INEQUITIES; AND THE COLLAPSE OF HEALTHY FARMING AND RURAL COMMUNITIES.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Kentucky.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President/executive Director 25th percentile to median | $49k $54k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $43k $47k |
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 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE BERRY CENTER INC equaled 5% 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 THE BERRY CENTER INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE BERRY CENTER INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE BERRY CENTER INC received $49,305 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Kentucky, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE BERRY CENTER INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Kentucky, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE BERRY CENTER INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE BERRY CENTER INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE BERRY CENTER INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE BERRY CENTER INC reported $1.7M in total revenue and $969k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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