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The Decision Education Foundation

The Decision Education Foundation reported paying Chris Spetzler, Executive Dir., $155,544 in total compensation (FY 2024).

That places Chris Spetzler at approximately the 91st percentile among 54 similarly sized education nonprofits (median $74,660).

$396,347Total revenue (FY 2024)
$155,544Total executive compensation
91stPercentile vs. peers

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Comparable education nonprofits

Compensation is normalized to CA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.

OrganizationStateRevenueTotal comp
Urban Lighthouse Ministries PA$399,741 $8,748
Journey Into Education & Teaching Inc MA$389,204 $62,752
The New American Colleges & Universities OH$407,979 $268,504
Uw Wausau Campus Foundation Inc WI$384,566 $88,665
Friends Of Outdoor School OR$369,923 $94,095
Wisconsin Automotive And Truck Education WI$429,207 $77,233
Wfb Foundation Supporting Organization Inc WI$362,373 $33,208
Oliveseed Foundation CA$360,989 $12,000

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