Community Improvement · MN
Cook County Higher Education
Cook County Higher Education reported paying Karen Blackburn, Executive Di, $81,555 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Karen Blackburn at approximately the 58th percentile among 55 similarly sized community improvement nonprofits (median $76,204).
$721,363Total revenue (FY 2024)
$81,555Total executive compensation
58thPercentile vs. peers
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greater High Desert Chambers Of | CA | $710,209 | $82,364 |
| East Erie County Emergency Medical | PA | $735,229 | $59,638 |
| Celebration Foundation Inc | FL | $735,955 | $116,816 |
| U Care Inc | NC | $698,878 | $65,248 |
| Middle East Democracy Center | DC | $752,224 | $152,143 |
| Our Family Coalition | CA | $753,724 | $134,708 |
| Act Lawrence Inc | MA | $687,659 | $75,255 |
| Fraternal Order Of Eagles | WA | $759,508 | $30,209 |