Kieve Wavus Education is guided by its mission: to empower people to contribute positively to society by promoting the values of kindness, respect for others, and environmental stewardship through year-round experiential programs, camps for youth and adults, and guidance through experiential programs led by inspirational role models.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $32k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $1.2M
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $195k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $1M
- Benefits
- $18k
- Base
- $202k
- Bonus
- $54k
- Other
- $74k
- Benefits
- $27k
- Base
- $160k
- Bonus
- $34k
- Other
- $6k
- Benefits
- $27k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Exe. Director Emeritus (end 1/24) Director (Operational) Above 90th percentile | $32k | — | $1.2M | $9k | $1.2M $1.3M |
Sen. Advisor to Exec. Dir.(end 1/24) Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentile | $195k | — | $1M | $18k | $1.2M $1.3M |
President & CEO Above 90th percentilevs Human Services peers in Maine | $202k | $54k | $74k | $27k | $428k $462k |
Executive Director & COO Above 90th percentilevs Human Services peers in Maine | $160k | $34k | $6k | $27k | $299k $323k |
Business Director (end 6/24) Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $98k $106k |
Business Director & CFO (start 9/24) 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $41k $44k |
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 19 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Kieve Wavus Education Inc equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services 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 147%
from 2023
From $498k in 2023 to $1.2M 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.
Director (Operational) pay rose 943% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 9%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 360% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Executive Officer pay fell 14% 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 Kieve Wavus Education Inc
What does the Director (Operational) of Kieve Wavus Education Inc earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of Kieve Wavus Education Inc received $1,229,696 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Director (Operational) roles among Human Services organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at Kieve Wavus Education Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at Kieve Wavus Education Inc falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Kieve Wavus Education Inc equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are Kieve Wavus Education Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Kieve Wavus Education Inc reported $13.6M in total revenue and $13.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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