Community Improvement · PA
Chester County Economic Development
Chester County Economic Development reported paying Gary Smith, Ceo, $31,387 in total compensation (FY 2025).
That places Gary Smith at approximately the 4th percentile among 56 similarly sized community improvement nonprofits (median $163,664).
$2,975,471Total revenue (FY 2025)
$31,387Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to PA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Affordable Housing Conservancy | NY | $2,990,189 | $88,961 |
| Bay Future Inc | MI | $2,915,083 | $96,169 |
| Buffalo Erie Niagara Land Improvement | NY | $2,904,884 | $137,258 |
| Charleston Redevelopment Corporation | SC | $3,047,077 | $118,568 |
| Enterprise Center Of Johnson County | KS | $2,897,747 | $266,881 |
| Delmar Divine Charitable Foundation | MO | $3,120,247 | $191,287 |
| Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative | MA | $2,828,874 | $94,483 |
| Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation | OH | $3,184,412 | $96,207 |