Human Services · MN
Riverworks
Riverworks reported paying Denise Kesanen, Executive Director, $44,995 in total compensation (FY 2025).
That places Denise Kesanen at approximately the 13th percentile among 607 similarly sized human services nonprofits (median $100,364).
$1,668,689Total revenue (FY 2025)
$44,995Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to MN cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Street Group | IL | $1,668,559 | $159,076 |
| Soldiers Best Friend | AZ | $1,668,842 | $98,291 |
| Swipe Out Hunger | CA | $1,668,353 | $138,796 |
| Family & Children's Service Of The | NY | $1,669,766 | $54,390 |
| Capital Area Partnership Uplifting | VA | $1,670,708 | $116,731 |
| Sky's The Limit Fund | CA | $1,664,843 | $105,139 |
| Heart For Winter Haven Inc | FL | $1,673,441 | $110,645 |
| Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family | FL | $1,663,305 | $76,615 |