THE CENTER FOR RURAL STRATEGIES SEEKS TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS FOR COMMUNITIES IN THE COUNTRYSIDE AND AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH THE CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE USE OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS. BY PRESENTING ACCURATE AND COMPELLING PORTRAITS OF RURAL LIVES AND CULTURES, WE HOPE TO DEEPEN PUBLIC DEBATE AND CREATE A NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH POSITIVE CHANGE FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES CAN OCCUR.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Median to 75th percentilevs Human Services peers in Kentucky | $117k $124k |
COO 25th percentile to median | $108k $114k |
Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $107k $114k |
Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $93k $99k |
VP National Programs Vice President 25th percentile to median | $48k $50k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CENTER FOR RURAL STRATEGIES INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services 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.
Down 5%
from 2023
From $123k in 2023 to $117k in 2024.
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 fell 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 52%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay fell 12% from 2023 to 2024.
- Vice President pay rose 2% from 2023 to 2024.
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 THE CENTER FOR RURAL STRATEGIES INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE CENTER FOR RURAL STRATEGIES INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE CENTER FOR RURAL STRATEGIES INC received $116,979 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Human Services organizations in Kentucky, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE CENTER FOR RURAL STRATEGIES INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in Kentucky, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE CENTER FOR RURAL STRATEGIES INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CENTER FOR RURAL STRATEGIES INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are THE CENTER FOR RURAL STRATEGIES INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE CENTER FOR RURAL STRATEGIES INC reported $3.4M in total revenue and $2.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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