{"id":31434,"date":"2023-09-22T11:31:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T15:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/?p=31434"},"modified":"2025-07-09T13:57:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T17:57:23","slug":"how-does-the-ceo-of-a-nonprofit-get-paid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/how-does-the-ceo-of-a-nonprofit-get-paid\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does the CEO of a Nonprofit Get Paid?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nonprofits must walk a fine line between keeping their operating expenses low and&nbsp;competing for qualified employees. When managing a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grants-for-nonprofits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nonprofit<\/a><\/strong> is an individual&#8217;s primary source of employment it is reasonable for the CEO to draw a salary. Nonprofits must balance the need to retain and promote the most talented managers while still maintaining their nonprofit status. However, when it comes to attracting talented leaders, offering competitive salaries can be a challenge for nonprofits. This is why <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GrantWatch<\/a><\/strong> has put together this article to help you understand how nonprofits can pay their CEOs while still qualifying as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Does a CEO Do? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Being the CEO of a nonprofit can be a very difficult position to navigate. This individual is responsible for the direction and future strategy of the organization. The CEO of a nonprofit assembles teams, outlines donor stewardship plans, and manages services and fundraising for the organization. Most CEOs should be familiar with every event that happens, even at the lower levels of the organization. They have to understand how these processes impact retention, community outreach, marketing, and budgeting for the organization. In addition, they must report the impact and performance of the organization to the board of directors as well as the general public. As you can see, being a nonprofit CEO is a time-consuming and labor-intensive position and is worthy of fair compensation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to  Meet Nonprofit Salary Compliance?<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no concrete rule for how the CEO of a nonprofit is paid, which can lead to confusion about salary requirements. The CEO or founder of a nonprofit often puts in long work hours. Yet, they typically make far less money than executives at for-profits. Although the truth is, nonprofit CEOs can pay themselves a fair salary for the work they do running the organization. While there is no clear answer as to how much you can pay your CEO, it&#8217;s generally a good idea to have your board of directors conduct an annual review. This is a good way to see if the salary you created is equivalent to other nonprofits that are similar in size and located in the same area. Keep in mind, that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IRS<\/strong><\/a> can and does penalize organizations that overpay the CEO or founder of a nonprofit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is a Reasonable Compensation Package?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:-153px\">A nonprofit must be careful when determining competitive compensation packages to attract CEOs. The primary <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.councilofnonprofits.org\/running-nonprofit\/employment-hr\/compensation-nonprofit-employees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nonprofit compensation guideline<\/a><\/strong> is as follows: Wages paid must meet all local, state, and federal guidelines. In short, the package should be reasonable, fair, and not excessive. The compensation voted upon must include all benefits you want to offer. This might include an annual salary, medical benefits, paid time off, a pre-approved bonus structure, and more. The board voting on compensation packages annually ensures that vital funds are dedicated to the nonprofit\u2019s overall mission. Compensating individuals to make a difference toward their mission is the key goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Lastest Nonprofit Grants<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Firstly, grants are available to nonprofits, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/151112\/grants-to-usa-nonprofits-agencies-ihes-and-tribal-governments-for-joint-research-projects-in-the-humanities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">joint research projects<\/a><\/strong> on humanities-related topics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grants to nonprofits for research projects related to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/176904\/grants-to-usa-nonprofits-and-public-governmental-institutions-for-research-related-to-children-s-health-and-wellness.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">health and nutrition<\/a><\/strong> of young children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grants to Ag operations for new equipment. Funding replaces off-road mobile equipment to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/207608\/grants-to-california-agricultural-operations-for-the-purchase-of-new-equipment.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reduce air pollution<\/a><\/strong> and greenhouse gas emissions. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to $22,000 to Master&#8217;s and PhD students at IHEs for sustainable agriculture research. Funding address <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/195142\/grants-to-usa-master-s-and-phd-students-at-ihes-in-multiple-states-for-research-on-sustainable-agriculture.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sustainable agriculture production<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grants to organizations to develop technology-driven solutions to help communities dealing with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/220652\/grants-to-usa-nonprofits-and-for-profits-to-develop-technology-driven-solutions-for-communities-affected-by-natural-disasters.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">natural disasters<\/a><\/strong> like adverse weather events.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About GrantWatch<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>With over&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant-search.php?search=advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>9,000 grants<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;currently available,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GrantWatch.com<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is the leading grant listing directory. Upgrade to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/plans.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MemberPlus+ subscription<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information. For more information, you can also visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/about.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GrantWatch FAQ<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;page. To see the great value of all 20 of the top GrantWatch features,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/is-grantwatch-worth-it.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>click here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em>&nbsp;<em>Watch the latest episode of the weekly&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GrantTalk<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>podcast by subscribing to our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/grantwatch\/featured\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;channel. Get your copy of&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Queen-Grants-Teacher-Grant-Writer\/dp\/B0CTG8RXNT\/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=grantnepress-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=e414613f2f6ec10c6bbda2b41f7d202d&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO<\/a><\/strong>, by Libby Hikind<\/em>&nbsp;<em>to learn more about grant writing<\/em>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nonprofits must walk a fine line between keeping their operating expenses low and&nbsp;competing for qualified employees. 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