Community Improvement · TN
Civic Design Center
Civic Design Center reported paying Gary Gaston, Chief Executive Officer, $125,939 in total compensation (FY 2025).
That places Gary Gaston at approximately the 53rd percentile among 78 similarly sized community improvement nonprofits (median $123,314).
$1,869,575Total revenue (FY 2025)
$125,939Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to TN cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Able Works | CA | $1,869,268 | $113,825 |
| Greater Rochester Enterprise | NY | $1,874,703 | $51,797 |
| Technical Assistance Corporation | MO | $1,876,180 | $32,779 |
| Miami Beach Community Development | FL | $1,877,244 | $50,345 |
| Brick Capital Community Development | NC | $1,887,519 | $80,721 |
| Rainier Valley Community Development | WA | $1,848,906 | $147,815 |
| Philadelphia Accelerator Fund | PA | $1,898,965 | $136,335 |
| Jackson County Economic Development Partnership | OH | $1,838,647 | $75,502 |