THE DISCOVERY CENTER ENDEAVORS TO CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE WHERE ALL CHILDREN, SIX WEEKS THROUGH SIX YEARS OF AGE, CAN SPEND THEIR DAYS IN A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE, CHILD DIRECTED ENVIRONMENT. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS, EXPERIENCED, TRAINED STAFF NURTURE AND EDUCATE CHILDREN IN A SETTING THAT RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY, A YOUNG CHILD'S NEED TO BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE, TO BECOME INDEPENDENT, AND TO DEVELOP A LOVE FOR LEARNING.
Executive compensation
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 Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Past Exec Di Officer (Unspecified) | $53k $59k |
Executive Di Below 10th percentile | $9k $10k |
Past Chair Board Chair 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $5k $5k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE DISCOVERY CENTER equaled 7% 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.
Up 12%
from 2022
From $47k in 2022 to $53k in 2023.
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.
Board Chair pay rose 1746% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 9%.
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 DISCOVERY CENTER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE DISCOVERY CENTER earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE DISCOVERY CENTER received $9,062 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Michigan: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report more. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE DISCOVERY CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Michigan, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE DISCOVERY CENTER falls in the bottom 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE DISCOVERY CENTER equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE DISCOVERY CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE DISCOVERY CENTER reported $691k in total revenue and $790k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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