Environment · MI
Michigan State Horticultural Society
Michigan State Horticultural Society reported paying Ben Smith, Executive Secretary, $42,484 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Ben Smith at approximately the 18th percentile among 816 similarly sized environment nonprofits (median $74,401).
$549,121Total revenue (FY 2024)
$42,484Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to MI cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen & Alice Stokes Nature Center | UT | $548,968 | $61,508 |
| Dan River Basin Association | NC | $548,746 | $67,507 |
| Ocean Defenders Alliance | CA | $549,572 | $66,927 |
| Cleantech Leaders Roundtable | MA | $547,838 | $77,485 |
| Free Geek Twin Cities | MN | $550,417 | $35,839 |
| Fresno Stewardship Foundation | CA | $547,818 | $39,081 |
| Berkshire Environmental Action Team Inc | MA | $550,801 | $48,633 |
| True Nature Society | CA | $546,821 | $24,013 |