Posts Tagged: executive compensation

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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Seven-Figure Salaries at Nonprofits

Executive compensation at nonprofits is on the rise, according to a recent article by the Wall Street Journal. New data from the IRS shows that the number of seven-figure salaries at charities tripled between 2011 and 2014. The organizations that are paying their employees in the millions range from major hospitals and universities to small …

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