The mission of Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI) is to develop a new generation of leaders who are prepared to build a thriving Twin Cities area and drive positive change in the systems that impact youth.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Youth Development organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Co- Executive Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $60k $65k |
Co- Executive Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $53k $58k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE equaled 17% of the organization's total expenses. The median for youth development organizations is 11%.
Based on 5,229 youth development 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 YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
What does the Director (Operational) of YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE received $59,593 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Youth Development organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Youth Development organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE equaled 17% of the organization's total expenses. The median for youth development organizations is 11%.
What are YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE reported $306k in total revenue and $342k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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