Our mission is to create and sustain no barrier, recovery oriented, supported, permanent housing for unhoused people.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Housing & Shelter organizations in Maine.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $27k $30k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Dignity First equaled 28% 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.
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 Dignity First
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Dignity First earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Dignity First received $27,342 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Housing & Shelter organizations in Maine, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Dignity First compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Housing & Shelter organizations in Maine, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Dignity First falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Dignity First equaled 28% of the organization's total expenses. The median for housing & shelter organizations is 7%.
What are Dignity First's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Dignity First reported $180k in total revenue and $96k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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