THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION IS TO SAVE AND PRESERVE OUR NATION'S HISTORIC LIGHT STATIONS AND THEIR RICH HERITAGE. THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE RESTORATION, PROMOTION, AND ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF AMERICA'S HISTORIC LIGHT STATIONS, AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES THAT FOSTER THE SUSTAINABLE PRESERVATION OF LIGHTHOUSES AND PERPETUATE THE LEGACY OF THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE TENDED THEM.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Maine.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Di Median to 75th percentile | $76k $85k |
Associate Di Officer (Unspecified) | $60k $67k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION received $76,017 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Maine, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Maine, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION reported $653k in total revenue and $592k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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