Education · GA
The Cottage School
The Cottage School reported paying Steve Palmer, Executive Director, $290,856 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Steve Palmer at approximately the 86th percentile among 100 similarly sized education nonprofits (median $189,106).
$8,912,841Total revenue (FY 2024)
$290,856Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to GA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Science Center | MI | $8,872,806 | $367,029 |
| University Circle Parking Services Inc | OH | $9,028,115 | $50,953 |
| Fwdus Education Fund Inc | DC | $8,790,570 | $214,452 |
| North Valley Christian Academy | AZ | $8,785,423 | $71,060 |
| Greatschools Inc | CA | $9,071,436 | $314,383 |
| Oklahoma Public School Resource Center | OK | $8,753,144 | $182,598 |
| Mighty Writers | PA | $8,632,726 | $224,444 |
| Baltimore Montessori Inc | MD | $8,583,625 | $92,661 |