TO BENEFIT THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY PRESERVING NATURAL LANDS AND SIGNIFICANT HABITATS, LANDS SUITABLE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FOOD, TIMBER, OR OTHER CULTIVATED OR NATURAL PRODUCTS, LANDS CREATING SCENIC VISTAS FOR PUBLIC ENJOYMENT, LANDS WITH WATER... (SEE SCHEDULE O)...RESOURCES SUCH AS RIVERS, STREAMS, LAKES, WETLANDS, BOGS AND AQUIFERS, AND ANY OF THE ABOVE LANDS THAT INCLUDE IMPORTANT HISTORIC OR CULTURAL RESOURCES. OUR PRIMARY SERVICE AREA IS ADAMS, BROWN, CLERMONT, CLINTON, HAMILTON, HIGHLAND AND WARREN COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST OHIO.
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 |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentilevs Environment peers in Ohio | $85k $92k |
Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $5k $5k |
Board Member Below 10th percentile | $2k $2k |
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 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CARDINAL LAND CONSERVANCY equaled 8% 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.
Up 11%
from 2023
From $77k in 2023 to $85k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 11% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 2223%.
- Board Member pay rose 631% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CARDINAL LAND CONSERVANCY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CARDINAL LAND CONSERVANCY earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of CARDINAL LAND CONSERVANCY received $85,458 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in Ohio, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CARDINAL LAND CONSERVANCY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in Ohio, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CARDINAL LAND CONSERVANCY falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CARDINAL LAND CONSERVANCY equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are CARDINAL LAND CONSERVANCY's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CARDINAL LAND CONSERVANCY reported $12.6M in total revenue and $1.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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