Recreation & Sports · GA
Greater Columbus Sports & Events Council
Greater Columbus Sports & Events Council reported paying Merri Sherman, Executive Director, $100,270 in total compensation (FY 2025).
That places Merri Sherman at approximately the 56th percentile among 34 similarly sized recreation & sports nonprofits (median $92,810).
$1,262,270Total revenue (FY 2025)
$100,270Total executive compensation
56thPercentile vs. peers
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Compensation is normalized to GA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Elite Volleyball | PA | $1,274,099 | $12,298 |
| Portland Bakstball Officials Association | OR | $1,219,251 | $103,530 |
| Blazesports America Inc | GA | $1,201,020 | $181,756 |
| Forest Lake Athletic Association | MN | $1,200,830 | $48,926 |
| Aurora Ice Association Inc | NY | $1,189,058 | $80,335 |
| Newjets Inc | MN | $1,187,024 | $150,608 |
| Tennessee Aquatics Inc | TN | $1,343,016 | $166,145 |
| Michigan State Usbc Inc | MI | $1,370,197 | $6,093 |