THE LIGHTNING FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO INVESTING ITS RESOURCES AND LEADERSHIP FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF THE PEOPLE OF TAMPA BAY, FOCUSING ON MEETING BASIC HUMAN NEEDS AND ENHANCING LIVES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $203k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers in Florida | $203k | — | — | — | $203k $220k |
Director of Community Hockey & Development 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $149k $161k |
Asst. Director of Community Hockey & Development 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $145k $157k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at LIGHTNING FOUNDATION equaled 4% 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.
Up 1%
from 2022
From $200k in 2022 to $203k in 2023.
Estimated with Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 1% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 4%.
- Chief Development Officer pay rose 27% 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 LIGHTNING FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of LIGHTNING FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of LIGHTNING FOUNDATION received $203,305 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Florida, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at LIGHTNING FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Florida, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at LIGHTNING FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at LIGHTNING FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are LIGHTNING FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, LIGHTNING FOUNDATION reported $5.6M in total revenue and $5.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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