Human Services · AZ
The Hope Effect
The Hope Effect reported paying Joseph Darago, Executive Director, $117,062 in total compensation (FY 2023).
That places Joseph Darago at approximately the 84th percentile among 205 similarly sized human services nonprofits (median $78,494).
$728,961Total revenue (FY 2023)
$117,062Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to AZ cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Above Foundation Inc | MA | $729,765 | $70,893 |
| Not Forgotten Inc | AL | $726,575 | $14,402 |
| Operation Keepsake Inc | OH | $725,031 | $90,396 |
| Family Values For Life | MN | $733,549 | $101,854 |
| Champions For Casa | NV | $724,133 | $45,782 |
| The Kids Outdoors Zone Inc | TX | $724,011 | $88,905 |
| Heart House | TX | $741,908 | $114,318 |
| Relationship Training Institute | CA | $744,538 | $158,650 |