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Project Optimism Inc
EIN 821542836 · CA · NTEE S99 · revenue $1,573,040 · FY 2025-06-30
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28th percentile
We compared this Executive Director / CEO's pay to 39 similar community improvement nonprofits of about the same size, adjusted for CA cost of living and inflation.
Ishmael Pruitt · reported title "CEO".
How we chose them
Every comparable organization in the band — 39 in total — matched by Same NTEE sector (S99), nationwide + budget 0.71–1.4× 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communities In Schools City Of Galveston | TX | $1,577,873 | $84,276 | 990 → |
| Lovin' Lake County | MN | $1,584,580 | $98,295 | 990 → |
| How To Build Up Inc | CA | $1,560,388 | $61,813 | 990 → |
| Norwalk Acts Inc | CT | $1,586,716 | $200,726 | 990 → |
| Delaware Alliance For Nonprofit | DE | $1,530,476 | $200,772 | 990 → |
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