Human Services · NC
City Lights Ministry
City Lights Ministry reported paying Melanie Bell, President, $39,520 in total compensation (FY 2023).
That places Melanie Bell at approximately the 27th percentile among 191 similarly sized human services nonprofits (median $63,066).
$476,444Total revenue (FY 2023)
$39,520Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to NC cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lend A Hand Foundation | CA | $473,847 | $50,595 |
| The River Center Family & Community | NH | $479,096 | $51,828 |
| John Hobson Ministries Inc | KY | $473,480 | $89,078 |
| Order Our Steps | CA | $479,696 | $66,856 |
| Pennsylvania Head Start Association | PA | $480,077 | $91,614 |
| Homeless Angels | MI | $472,709 | $21,765 |
| Hope Diamond Services Inc | GA | $472,606 | $14,655 |
| Revive & Thrive Project | MI | $471,002 | $75,682 |