The mission of the Corporation is to showcase the quality and diversity of foods and beverages grown or produced in the State of Maine by offering educational classes and events aimed at raising public awareness of the varied and unique products offered by Maine's farmers, fishermen, and artisanal producers.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 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 25th percentile to median | $65k $70k |
Development Director 10th to 25th percentile | $48k $52k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Maine Food and Beverage Education Center equaled 14% 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.
Up 6%
from 2023
From $61k in 2023 to $65k 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 6% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 329%.
- Chief Development Officer pay rose 174% 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 Food and Beverage Education Center
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Maine Food and Beverage Education Center earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Maine Food and Beverage Education Center received $65,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Maine Food and Beverage Education Center 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 Food and Beverage Education Center falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Maine Food and Beverage Education Center equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
What are Maine Food and Beverage Education Center's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Maine Food and Beverage Education Center reported $193k in total revenue and $456k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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