MCCE is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization working to ensure that Maine's campaign finance laws, elections, and government serve the public interest, both in principal and practice.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $41k $46k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Maine Citizens for Clean Elections equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
Based on 2,364 civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
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Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Maine Citizens for Clean Elections
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Maine Citizens for Clean Elections earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Maine Citizens for Clean Elections received $41,108 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Maine Citizens for Clean Elections compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Maine Citizens for Clean Elections falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Maine Citizens for Clean Elections equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are Maine Citizens for Clean Elections's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Maine Citizens for Clean Elections reported $560k in total revenue and $303k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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