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EIN 462420034 · TN · NTEE O50 · revenue $348,625 · FY 2024-08-31
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27th percentile
We compared this Executive Director / CEO's pay to 15 similar youth development nonprofits of about the same size, adjusted for TN cost of living and inflation.
MELISSA SMITH · reported title "EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR".
How we chose them
Every comparable organization in the band — 15 in total — matched by Same NTEE sector (O50) + TN + budget 0.67–1.5× revenue, and selected by rule, not hand-picked. Peer pay is normalized to TN cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities) and to the subject's filing year (CPI-U). Full methodology →
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lantern Network | TN | $354,937 | $78,000 | 990 → |
| Bj's Heart Inc | TN | $334,460 | $36,961 | 990 → |
| Transformation Life Center | TN | $332,341 | $56,625 | 990 → |
| Wonderfully Made Ministry For Girls | TN | $371,663 | $60,000 | 990 → |
| The Dream Center Inc | TN | $310,600 | $86,275 | 990 → |
| 🔒 +10 more comparable organizations — the full peer set, sources, and CSV export are included in your board report. | ||||
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