BUILDING A SENSE OF SELF FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL LEARNING NEEDS THROUGH ACADEMIC AND EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMMING, THE COTTAGE SCHOOL ("TCS") PREPARES INDIVIDUALS FOR FULFILLMENT OF THEIR TRUE POTENTIAL AS CONFIDENT, PRODUCTIVE AND INDEPENDENT ADULTS. TCS PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR ADOLESCENTS WHO HAVE A HISTORY OF LEARNING DISABILITIES. WE BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF STUDENTS, GRADES 3-12, WHO ARE PREVENTED FROM ACHIEVING THEIR POTENTIAL DUE TO A LACK OF INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION, ENVIRONMENTAL STRUCTURE, LOW SELF-CONFIDENCE OR WEAKNESS THAT OTHER SCHOOL SYSTEMS ARE NOT PREPARED TO ADDRESS. TCS OFFERS TRADITIONAL ACADEMIC CLASSES AND EXPERIENTIAL COURSES THAT INCLUDE CARPENTRY, DRAMA, MUSIC, HORTICULTURE AND CULINARY ARTS. THE SCHOOL'S UNIQUE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON LIFE SKILLS, CAREER GOALS AND EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Georgia.
- Base
- $244k
- Bonus
- $18k
- Other
- $8k
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $147k
- Bonus
- $1k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $3k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $244k | $18k | $8k | $12k | $291k $312k |
Chief Financial Officer Median to 75th percentile | $147k | $1k | — | $3k | $158k $169k |
High School Principal Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $115k $124k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 22 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE COTTAGE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER INC equaled 3% 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.
Up 7%
from 2022
From $271k in 2022 to $291k in 2023.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 7% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 2%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 58% 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 THE COTTAGE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE COTTAGE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE COTTAGE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER INC received $290,856 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Georgia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE COTTAGE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Georgia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE COTTAGE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE COTTAGE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE COTTAGE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE COTTAGE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER INC reported $8.9M in total revenue and $9.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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