LITE's mission is to motivate individuals, groups, businesses and even whole communities to live lightly and more efficiently. Our focus is on alternative transportation, Zero Waste, reuse, repair and recycling via DIY (do it yourself) skill development, outreach, education and fun!
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Shop Manager Key Employee 10th to 25th percentilevs Environment peers nationwide | $34k $36k |
General Manager Below 10th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $29k $31k |
Executive Director Below 10th percentile | $18k $19k |
Program Director Director (Operational) Below 10th percentile | $8k $8k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 2 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at LITE INITIATIVES equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,937 environment organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 6%
from 2023
From $36k in 2023 to $34k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Key Employee pay fell 6% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 5%.
- General Manager pay rose 87% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 17% 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 LITE INITIATIVES
What does the Key Employee of LITE INITIATIVES earn?
In 2024, the Key Employee of LITE INITIATIVES received $33,785 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Key Employee roles among Environment organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Key Employee pay at LITE INITIATIVES compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Key Employee at LITE INITIATIVES falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at LITE INITIATIVES equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are LITE INITIATIVES's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, LITE INITIATIVES reported $242k in total revenue and $272k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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