TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP AND SUPPORT YOUTH IN OVERCOMING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO ACHIEVEMENT. THIS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH COLLEGE ACCESS AND COLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAMS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $170k
- Bonus
- $43k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $11k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers in Kentucky | $170k | $43k | $2k | $11k | $247k $262k |
Director of Development 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $111k $118k |
Director of Education Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $106k $112k |
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 19 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at LINCOLN FOUNDATION equaled 13% 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 2023
From $246k in 2023 to $247k in 2024.
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 Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 35%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 4% 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 LINCOLN FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of LINCOLN FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of LINCOLN FOUNDATION received $246,622 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Kentucky, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at LINCOLN FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Kentucky, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at LINCOLN FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at LINCOLN FOUNDATION equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are LINCOLN FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, LINCOLN FOUNDATION reported $2M in total revenue and $2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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