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Education · CA

Raising A Reader

Raising A Reader reported paying Michelle Torgerson, Director/president & Ceo, $355,717 in total compensation (FY 2024).

That places Michelle Torgerson at approximately the 95th percentile among 21 similarly sized education nonprofits (median $187,253).

$4,911,900Total revenue (FY 2024)
$355,717Total executive compensation
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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
Global Glimpse CA$5,029,462 $189,902
Techbridge Girls CA$5,094,255 $201,159
Teachorg Inc CA$5,154,102 $187,253
Young Men's Christian Association Of Glendale CA$5,185,542 $223,451
The Foundation For Sfjazz CA$4,484,866 $3,562
Middle Tree Inc CA$5,404,437 $132,577
One In Long Beach Inc CA$4,332,726 $164,170
Schoolhouseworld Inc CA$4,207,483 $177,321

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