OUR MISSION IS TO ENRICH AND CONNECT OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH WELCOMING SPACES, ENGAGED STAFF, DIVERSE RESOURCES, AND LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. WE CREATE A STRONGER COMMUNITY BY MEETING OUR CUSTOMERS WHERE AND HOW THEY NEED US AND CONNECTING THEM WITH THE RIGHT RESOURCES, IN OUR BUILDINGS AND BEYOND. WE BUILD A COLLECTION THAT SUPPORTS OUR FUNCTION AS A TRUSTED SOURCE FOR INFORMATION. THE COLLECTION REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF THE LEXINGTON COMMUNITY AND MEETS ITS EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL INTERESTS. LEARNING NEVER ENDS AT THE LIBRARY. OUR PROGRAMMING, EXHIBITS, AND INITIATIVES FORGE NEW WAYS FOR OUR COMMUNITY AND CUSTOMERS TO LEARN AND DEVELOP NEW SKILLS. WE ARE A SAFE AND FREE THIRD SPACE FOR OUR COMMUNITY A WARM AND WELCOMING PLACE WHERE PEOPLE CAN LEARN, PLAY, GATHER TOGETHER, OR SIMPLY BE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Kentucky.
- Base
- $143k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $600
- Benefits
- $10k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $143k | — | $600 | $10k | $190k $208k |
Finance Officer (thru 10/23) Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $143k $157k |
Deputy Director Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $140k $152k |
Finance Officer (from 08/23) Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $52k $57k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY equaled 1.0% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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.
Held steady
from 2022
From $189k in 2022 to $190k 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY received $190,180 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Kentucky, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Kentucky, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY equaled 1.0% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY reported $24.7M in total revenue and $19.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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