Education · MN
Higher Ground Academy
Higher Ground Academy reported paying Samuel Yigzaw, Executive Director, $222,855 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Samuel Yigzaw at approximately the 30th percentile among 71 similarly sized education nonprofits (median $276,786).
$19,768,393Total revenue (FY 2024)
$222,855Total 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington School Inc | KY | $19,898,506 | $418,316 |
| Tilton School | NH | $19,349,264 | $223,383 |
| Ridgefield Academy Inc | CT | $19,268,554 | $496,028 |
| Maranatha High School | CA | $18,983,075 | $279,489 |
| The Webb School | TN | $20,583,777 | $434,642 |
| Westover School Inc | CT | $20,597,964 | $385,216 |
| Valley Christian Schools | AZ | $20,663,604 | $141,666 |
| The Commonwealth School Inc | MA | $18,809,590 | $279,503 |