THE BIG GARDEN, CULTIVATES FOOD SECURITY BY DEVELOPING COMMUNITY GARDENS, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE, AND PROVIDING EDUCATION ON ISSUES RELATING TO HUNGER.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Religion-Related organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $88k $95k |
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 2024, the highest total compensation at THE BIG GARDEN equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
Based on 11,129 religion-related 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 BIG GARDEN
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE BIG GARDEN earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE BIG GARDEN received $88,008 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Religion-Related organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE BIG GARDEN compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Religion-Related organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE BIG GARDEN falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE BIG GARDEN equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
What are THE BIG GARDEN's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE BIG GARDEN reported $544k in total revenue and $721k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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