Maine Rivers is a statewide advocacy organization. Our mission is to protect, restore and enhance the ecological health of Maine's river systems. We support and direct efforts to conserve and improve the health of Maine's rivers and waters. We work both independently and in conjunction with like-minded individuals, groups, organizations and other entities to protect and restore Maine's rivers.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations in Maine.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $95k $103k |
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 RIVERS equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment 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 $83k in 2023 to $95k 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 353%.
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 RIVERS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MAINE RIVERS earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of MAINE RIVERS received $95,250 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in Maine, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MAINE RIVERS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in Maine, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MAINE RIVERS falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MAINE RIVERS equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are MAINE RIVERS's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MAINE RIVERS reported $853k in total revenue and $747k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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