THE PURPOSE OF THOREAU COLLEGE, INC. IS TO CARRY OUT SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE WELL-BEING OF SOCIETY AND OF THE HUMAN BEING, INSPIRED BY THE WORK OF RUDOLF STEINER, L.L. NUNN, HENRY DAVID THOREAU AND N.F.S. GRUNDTVIG.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Wisconsin.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $40k $42k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $19k $20k |
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $10k $11k |
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 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THOREAU COLLEGE INC equaled 10% 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 20%
from 2023
From $33k in 2023 to $40k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 20% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 10%.
- Board Member pay rose 121% 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 THOREAU COLLEGE INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THOREAU COLLEGE INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THOREAU COLLEGE INC received $39,500 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Wisconsin, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THOREAU COLLEGE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Wisconsin, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THOREAU COLLEGE INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THOREAU COLLEGE INC equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THOREAU COLLEGE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THOREAU COLLEGE INC reported $381k in total revenue and $406k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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