The mission of Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters is to preserve and protect the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality and distrinctive cultural resources of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and surrounding communities for the inspiration and enjoyment of all generations.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Maine.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $95k $103k |
Development Director 10th to 25th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $86k $93k |
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 16 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters equaled 3% 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.
Climbed 10%
over 2 years
From $87k in 2022 to $95k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 52% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 44%.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 7% from 2022 to 2023.
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 Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters received $95,038 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 Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Maine, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters reported $2.8M in total revenue and $3.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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