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EIN 455415064 · CA · NTEE K99 · revenue $199,551 · FY 2024-12-31
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40th percentile
We compared this Executive Director / CEO's pay to 25 similar food & agriculture nonprofits of about the same size, adjusted for CA cost of living and inflation.
Brenda Kusler · reported title "Executive Director".
How we chose them
Every comparable organization in the band — 25 in total — matched by Same NTEE sector (K99), nationwide + budget 0.67–1.5× revenue, and selected by rule, not hand-picked. Peer pay is normalized to CA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities) and to the subject's filing year (CPI-U). Full methodology →
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Grows Incorporated | KY | $201,786 | $71,844 | 990 → |
| Arkansas Association Of | AR | $195,930 | $48,246 | 990 → |
| Maine Food And Beverage Education Center | ME | $193,225 | $75,376 | 990 → |
| Just Hope Inc | NC | $192,459 | $60,309 | 990 → |
| The Souper Bowl Of Caring Inc | TX | $213,452 | $90,358 | 990 → |
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