Youth Development · CA
Project Joy
Project Joy reported paying Kimberly Watson, Executive Director, $132,239 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Kimberly Watson at approximately the 52nd percentile among 44 similarly sized youth development nonprofits (median $129,026).
$1,582,608Total revenue (FY 2024)
$132,239Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to CA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake4kids | CA | $1,572,539 | $71,458 |
| Youth Empowerments Finest | CA | $1,546,002 | $110,808 |
| Maker Education Initiative | CA | $1,539,932 | $201,862 |
| Sacramento Youth Center | CA | $1,638,787 | $10,038 |
| One Circle Foundation | CA | $1,524,913 | $130,552 |
| Foodwhat Incorporated | CA | $1,670,366 | $141,902 |
| Youth Justice Coalition Inc | CA | $1,684,574 | $68,326 |
| United We Lead Foundation | CA | $1,435,940 | $98,807 |