THE ATHENS LAND TRUST (ALT) IS BOTH A CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY LAND TRUST, PROTECTING AND STEWARDING LAND FOR ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PURPOSES. ALT PROVIDES EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS, YOUTH THROUGH PAID JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, AND NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS THROUGH ADVISORY BOARD TRAININGS. ALT SUPPORTS NEW AND BEGINNING FARMERS THROUGH INCUBATION, WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AND ACCESS TO FARMLAND.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Former Execu Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $111k $118k |
Interim Exec Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $56k $59k |
Executive Di Below 10th percentilevs Environment peers in Georgia | $3k $3k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at ATHENS LAND TRUST INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment 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.
Climbed 19%
over 2 years
From $93k in 2022 to $111k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 97% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 72%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about ATHENS LAND TRUST INC
What does the Board Member of ATHENS LAND TRUST INC earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of ATHENS LAND TRUST INC received $110,840 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Environment organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at ATHENS LAND TRUST INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at ATHENS LAND TRUST INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at ATHENS LAND TRUST INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are ATHENS LAND TRUST INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, ATHENS LAND TRUST INC reported $4.6M in total revenue and $3.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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