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Theclevelandobserver
EIN 850863279 · OH · NTEE S20 · revenue $115,375 · FY 2023-12-31
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1st percentile
We compared this Executive Director / CEO's pay to 83 similar community improvement nonprofits of about the same size, adjusted for OH cost of living and inflation.
SHEILA FERGUSON · reported title "VICE PRESIDENT" — selected as the highest-paid individual; verify the role.
How we chose them
Every comparable organization in the band — 83 in total — matched by Same NTEE sector (S20), nationwide + budget 0.67–1.5× revenue, and selected by rule, not hand-picked. Peer pay is normalized to OH cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities) and to the subject's filing year (CPI-U). Full methodology →
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motivated Young Scholars | PA | $114,532 | $10,975 | 990 → |
| Lakewood Seward Park Community | WA | $111,789 | $16,920 | 990 → |
| Tourism-recreation Investment Partnership Of David | NC | $119,621 | $73,082 | 990 → |
| Bexley Area Chamber Of Commerce | OH | $119,719 | $46,175 | 990 → |
| Hustle Winston-salem | NC | $120,434 | $32,518 | 990 → |
| 🔒 +78 more comparable organizations — the full peer set, sources, and CSV export are included in your board report. | ||||
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