LASER INSTITUTE OF AMERICA PROMOTES THE USE OF LASERS AND LASER SAFETY THROUGH EDUCATION, PUBLICATIONS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS. THROUGH OUR VARIOUS PROGRAMMING, WE CONSISTENTLY IDENTIFY SOLUTIONS TO PROFESSIONAL CHALLENGES BY FACILITATING A COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR INDUSTRY PARTNERS AND EXPERTS. AT LASER INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, WE LEVERAGE OUR ORGANIZATION'S LEADING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES TO DELIVER HIGHLY ACCESSIBLE AND IMPACTFUL SOLUTIONS TO OUR MEMBERS AROUND THE WORLD.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
General Manager 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | $137k $149k |
Chief Financial Officer 25th percentile to median | $102k $112k |
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $29k $31k |
Chief Operating Officer Below 10th percentile | $25k $27k |
Past Executive Director Director (Operational) Below 10th percentile | $13k $14k |
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 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at LASER INSTITUTE OF AMERICA equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
Based on 1,078 science & technology 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.
Down 30%
from 2022
From $195k in 2022 to $137k in 2023.
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 Financial Officer pay rose 12% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 11%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay fell 85% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Operating Officer pay fell 71% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about LASER INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
What does the General Manager of LASER INSTITUTE OF AMERICA earn?
In 2023, the General Manager of LASER INSTITUTE OF AMERICA received $136,613 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for General Manager roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does General Manager pay at LASER INSTITUTE OF AMERICA compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the General Manager at LASER INSTITUTE OF AMERICA falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at LASER INSTITUTE OF AMERICA equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are LASER INSTITUTE OF AMERICA's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, LASER INSTITUTE OF AMERICA reported $2.5M in total revenue and $1.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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