Education · NC
Wilkes Community Partnership
Wilkes Community Partnership reported paying Michelle Shepherd, Executive Director, $75,949 in total compensation (FY 2025).
That places Michelle Shepherd at approximately the 15th percentile among 48 similarly sized education nonprofits (median $126,348).
$2,139,913Total revenue (FY 2025)
$75,949Total 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Public Schools | CA | $2,110,899 | $192,198 |
| Studentsfirst New York Advocacy Inc | NY | $2,100,000 | $38,600 |
| Americans For Fair Treatment Inc | OK | $2,091,566 | $259,801 |
| Convergence Center For Policy Resolution | DC | $2,051,740 | $137,898 |
| Surry County Early Childhood Partnership | NC | $2,039,176 | $100,000 |
| Martin Pitt Partnership For Children Inc | NC | $2,241,983 | $108,214 |
| Smart Start Of New Hanover County | NC | $2,019,430 | $96,599 |
| Pathwaves Washington | WA | $2,014,306 | $117,920 |