BEACON OF LIFE IS A RESIDENTIAL CENTER IN DES MOINES, IOWA THAT ASSISTS HOMELESS WOMEN IN THEIR TRANSITION THROUGH A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING AND PROGRAMMING ON CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, BUDGETING, HOUSING, JOB READINESS, EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT AND PERMANENT HOUSING PLACEMENT.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Housing & Shelter organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Former Exec. Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $110k $122k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 16 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at BEACON OF LIFE D/B/A THE BEACON equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for housing & shelter organizations is 7%.
Based on 7,888 housing & shelter organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 7%
from 2022
From $103k in 2022 to $110k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about BEACON OF LIFE D/B/A THE BEACON
What does the Director (Operational) of BEACON OF LIFE D/B/A THE BEACON earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of BEACON OF LIFE D/B/A THE BEACON received $110,038 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Housing & Shelter organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at BEACON OF LIFE D/B/A THE BEACON compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Housing & Shelter organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at BEACON OF LIFE D/B/A THE BEACON falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at BEACON OF LIFE D/B/A THE BEACON equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for housing & shelter organizations is 7%.
What are BEACON OF LIFE D/B/A THE BEACON's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, BEACON OF LIFE D/B/A THE BEACON reported $1.3M in total revenue and $964k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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