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Employees Challenger Center for Space Science Education Michael Cruz

Michael Cruz

Highest compensated employee

Sr Director Software and Product Dev. at Challenger Center for Space Science Education

Fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. Published on January 25, 2026.

$133,475
2024

Total compensation

Michael Cruz has been listed as an employee of Challenger Center for Space Science Education in Form 990 filings since fiscal year 2020. Total compensation for Michael Cruz has increased by 19% from 2020 to 2024.

Annual compensation details

$133,475
+4%
Sr Director Software and Product Dev.
2024
$125k org
40 hrs/wk
$9k other
--
$128,333
+12%
Director, Education Technology
2023
$121k org
40 hrs/wk
$9k other
--

Total compensation by year

Compare the compensation of Michael Cruz to:

2024

Other employees at Challenger Center for Space Science Education

Dr Lance Bush
President and CEO (Through 5/17/24)
$365,991
$353,442 from orgNo related comp$12,549 other
Lisa C Vernal
Vice President Communications and Center Relations
$156,473
$146,245 from orgNo related comp$10,228 other
Valerie Anne Fitton-Kane
Vice President Dev., Partnerships and Strategy
$146,003
$138,980 from orgNo related comp$7,023 other
Kevin Harrell
Vice President, Education
$143,098
$133,023 from orgNo related comp$10,075 other
William J Seilnacht
Senior Director, Network Support
$122,929
$119,241 from orgNo related comp$3,688 other
Mr Steven Goldberg
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
$97,663
$97,663 from orgNo related compNo other comp
Ms Shiron Gaines
Secretary and EA to President
$54,373
$54,373 from orgNo related compNo other comp
Mr Michael Kincaid
President and Executive Director
$21,458
$21,458 from orgNo related compNo other comp
Chelsea Rosasco
EA to President and CEO
$8,105
$7,631 from orgNo related comp$474 other
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January 25, 2026:
2024 Challenger Center for Space Science Education 990 published
January 25, 2026:
2023 Challenger Center for Space Science Education 990 published
January 25, 2026:
2022 Challenger Center for Space Science Education 990 published

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