To teach and preach the gospel to all people, conduct evangelistic activities, to lead congregations in worship, instruct worship leaders, license and ordain ministers of the gospel, provide biblical training specific to worship practices by teaching on music theory and application, instrumental and vocal skills, music style and technique, and to also engage in activities which are necessary, suitable or convenient for the accomplishment of that purpose, or which are incidental thereto or connected therewith which are consistent with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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 Religion-Related organizations in Tennessee.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentile | $129k $136k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer Above 90th percentilevs Religion-Related peers nationwide | $62k $66k |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at HERE BE LIONS INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
Based on 11,129 religion-related 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 5%
from 2023
From $122k in 2023 to $129k 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 rose 5% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 2%.
- Board Treasurer pay rose 3% 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 HERE BE LIONS INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of HERE BE LIONS INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of HERE BE LIONS INC received $128,636 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Religion-Related organizations in Tennessee, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at HERE BE LIONS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in Tennessee, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at HERE BE LIONS INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at HERE BE LIONS INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
What are HERE BE LIONS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, HERE BE LIONS INC reported $3.1M in total revenue and $2.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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