MFFM's mission is to cultivate a vibrant, sustainable, farmers' market community as a vital part of Maine's local food network. The federation works with farmers, consumers and communities to make wholesome, locally-grown food available to all residents, and to educate consumers about food resources and to support farm vitality.
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 Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $88k $95k |
Director Board Member Below 10th percentile | $340 $367 |
Chair Board Chair Below 10th percentile | $100 $108 |
Director Board Member Below 10th percentile | $100 $108 |
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 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Maine Federation of Farmers Markets equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
Based on 2,784 food, agriculture & nutrition 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 15%
from 2023
From $76k in 2023 to $88k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 15% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 51%.
- Board Member pay fell 93% 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 Maine Federation of Farmers Markets
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Maine Federation of Farmers Markets earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Maine Federation of Farmers Markets received $87,923 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Maine Federation of Farmers Markets compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Maine Federation of Farmers Markets falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Maine Federation of Farmers Markets equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
What are Maine Federation of Farmers Markets's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Maine Federation of Farmers Markets reported $1.8M in total revenue and $1.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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