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Wayne State Foundation
EIN 476032870 · NE · NTEE B42I · revenue $5,321,556 · FY 2025-06-30
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40th percentile
We compared this Executive Director / CEO's pay to 40 similar education nonprofits of about the same size, adjusted for NE cost of living and inflation.
MELISSA NELSON · reported title "INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER" — selected as the highest-paid individual; verify the role.
How we chose them
Every comparable organization in the band — 40 in total — matched by Same NTEE sector (B42), nationwide + budget 0.71–1.4× revenue, and selected by rule, not hand-picked. Peer pay is normalized to NE cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities) and to the subject's filing year (CPI-U). Full methodology →
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maccormac College | IL | $5,323,151 | $259,241 | 990 → |
| Alexandria Technical & Community | MN | $5,314,071 | $43,190 | 990 → |
| Michigan Colleges Alliance | MI | $5,230,377 | $587,813 | 990 → |
| Kuyper College | MI | $5,210,728 | $147,858 | 990 → |
| Ie New York College | NY | $5,448,623 | $235,547 | 990 → |
| 🔒 +35 more comparable organizations — the full peer set, sources, and CSV export are included in your board report. | ||||
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