Executive Director Compensation and Benefits Structure

RESOLUTION 2025-04: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS STRUCTURE  

Responder Relief Fund Corp Board of Trustees  

Unanimously Adopted July 12, 2025

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WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Responder Relief Fund Corp (RRF) recognizes the necessity of attracting and retaining qualified executive leadership to advance the organization’s mission; and  

WHEREAS, the Board has conducted a comprehensive review of compensation benchmarks for similarly positioned nonprofit organizations, consistent with the rebuttable presumption of reasonableness standards under Internal Revenue Code §4958; and  

WHEREAS, the Board seeks to align executive incentives with organizational growth and fiscal sustainability;  

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the compensation package for Brian H Myers, Executive Director, shall be structured as follows:  

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 1. BASE COMPENSATION STRUCTURE  

- Salary: An annual base salary equivalent to 8.5% of quarterly gross revenue, payable bi-monthly.  

- Review Cycle: Compensation shall be recalibrated quarterly based on audited financial statements.  

- Cap: Annualized compensation shall not exceed $150,000 without further Board approval.  

 2. CONDITIONAL BENEFITS PACKAGE  

The following benefits shall be activated upon the achievement of specified revenue milestones:  

 2.1 Health Benefits  

- Activation Threshold: When quarterly gross revenue consistently exceeds $200,000 for two consecutive quarters.  

- Coverage: RRF shall contribute 80% toward a platinum-tier health insurance plan (medical, dental, vision) for the Executive Director and eligible dependents.  

 2.2 Retirement Benefits  

- Activation Threshold: Upon confirmation of $500,000 in annual gross revenue.  

- Plan: Eligibility for a 403(b) plan with a 5% organizational match, vesting immediately.  

 3. GOVERNANCE PROTOCOLS  

- Documentation: The Treasurer shall maintain contemporaneous records justifying compensation decisions, per IRS safe harbor requirements.  

- Review: The Compensation Committee (composed of non-executive trustees) shall conduct an annual review of compensation relative to organizational performance.  

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CERTIFICATION  

This resolution reflects the Board’s commitment to fiscally responsible leadership compensation aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.  

ATTESTATION  

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Steve Dadura, Board Chairperson  

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Chris Weber, Treasurer  

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Ernest Gratz, Secretary  

FILING  

- Original: Corporate Records  

- Copies: Executive Director, Compensation Committee  

Document Classification: Confidential – IRS Compliance Purposes