Youth Development · TN
Backlight Productions
Backlight Productions reported paying Melissa Smith, Executive Director, $51,120 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Melissa Smith at approximately the 27th percentile among 15 similarly sized youth development nonprofits (median $61,223).
$348,625Total revenue (FY 2024)
$51,120Total 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lantern Network | TN | $354,937 | $78,000 |
| Bj's Heart Inc | TN | $334,460 | $36,961 |
| Transformation Life Center | TN | $332,341 | $56,625 |
| Wonderfully Made Ministry For Girls | TN | $371,663 | $60,000 |
| The Dream Center Inc | TN | $310,600 | $86,275 |
| Ethos Volleyball Club | TN | $272,794 | $70,000 |
| Girls On The Run Memphis | TN | $263,476 | $61,223 |
| Memphis 13 Foundation | TN | $259,279 | $25,893 |