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Inside Nonprofit CEO Pay: Balancing Fairness and Compliance

October 16, 2025 Posted by Casey Summar in Compensation, Employment Matters, Nonprofits

Compensation for nonprofit executives, especially CEOs, is one of the most scrutinized aspects of nonprofit governance. While nonprofit organizations are mission-driven and tax-exempt, they still operate in a competitive market for leadership talent. The IRS allows nonprofits to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered, but the line between “reasonable” and “excessive” can be narrow. For …

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