Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $224k $238k |
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 LightEn Education Network US equaled 12% 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.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$424k
Itemized grants
6
Median grant
$57k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MarshallMadison County NC | Marshall, NC | Hurricane Relief Grant | $148k |
| Madison County Community Learning Centers | Hot Springs, NC | Hurricane Relief Grant | $125k |
| Walnut Community Volunteer Fire Department | Marshall, NC | Hurricane Relief Grant | $60k |
| Centre for Native Health | Whittier, NC | Community grant | $55k |
| Community Housing Coalition of Madison County Inc | Marshall, NC | Hurricane Relief Grant | $25k |
| Beacon of Hope Services Inc | Marshall, NC | Hurricane Relief Grant | $11k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about LightEn Education Network US
What does the Chief Executive Officer of LightEn Education Network US earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of LightEn Education Network US received $223,993 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in North Carolina, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at LightEn Education Network US compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in North Carolina, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at LightEn Education Network US falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at LightEn Education Network US equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are LightEn Education Network US's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, LightEn Education Network US reported $3.2M in total revenue and $1.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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