How much do Compassion First executives make?

In FY2025, Compassion First reported 12 officers and key employees. Total reported compensation was $428,875, with the highest-paid officer earning $174,789.

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Officer and Employee Compensation

Name	Title	Compensation
Michael Mercer	PRESIDENT &	$174,789
Traci Espeseth	VP OF US OP	$139,042
Valerie Bellamy	DIR OF DONOR	$115,044
Aaron Thompson	DIRECTOR	$N/A
Alice Rau	DIRECTOR	$N/A
Cody Cupper	DIRECTOR	$N/A
Jesse Bonfiglio	DIRECTOR	$N/A
Jim Henderson	DIRECTOR	$N/A
Sabino Arrendondo	DIRECTOR	$N/A
Wendy Slocum	DIRECTOR	$N/A
Lonnie Sproat	CHAIR	$N/A
Shane Dwyer	TREASURER	$N/A

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Compensation data is reported on the organization's IRS Form 990 Part VII (Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees). All amounts shown are public record as filed by the organization and may include salary, bonuses, and other compensation. Data is from the most recent available filing for this organization.

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