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Executive compensation, broken down
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 Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in North Carolina.
- Base
- $40k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
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| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $40k | — | — | — | $40k $42k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Upstream Works equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building 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 Upstream Works
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Upstream Works earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Upstream Works received $40,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in North Carolina, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Upstream Works compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in North Carolina, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Upstream Works falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Upstream Works equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are Upstream Works's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Upstream Works reported $900k in total revenue and $1.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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