Keweenaw Land Trust (KLT) is a community partner protecting land, water and quality of life through conservation, stewardship and nature connections serving the six western counties of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. KLT is a qualified holder of conservation land and easements and one of about 450 land trusts across the country awarded accreditation, documenting that it follows best practices across all areas of operations. KLT currently owns and stewards 28 natural areas open year-round for low-impact use by the general public. KLT offers programs and guided explorations on its protected lands to foster connections and better understanding of the unique landscapes and natural features of our region. KLT relies on support from several hundred member households along with grants and partnerships to carry out its mission of conserving special places in our community now and for generations to come.
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 Environment organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Interim Executive Director/project Specialist Key Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $32k $34k |
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 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at KEWEENAW LAND TRUST INC equaled 11% 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 4%
from 2023
From $30k in 2023 to $32k 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.
Key Employee pay rose 41% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 137%.
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 KEWEENAW LAND TRUST INC
What does the Key Employee of KEWEENAW LAND TRUST INC earn?
In 2024, the Key Employee of KEWEENAW LAND TRUST INC received $31,560 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Key Employee roles among Environment organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Key Employee pay at KEWEENAW LAND TRUST INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Key Employee at KEWEENAW LAND TRUST INC falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at KEWEENAW LAND TRUST INC equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are KEWEENAW LAND TRUST INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, KEWEENAW LAND TRUST INC reported $1.6M in total revenue and $290k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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