MAYAN HANDS FOUNDATION LTD. IS A REGISTERED NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3), FORMED NOVEMBER 1, 2009, AS THE SUCCESSOR TO A FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1990 AND CONTINUES THE MISSION OF ITS PREDECESSOR. THE ORGANIZATION'S YEAR END IS MAY 31ST. MAYAN HANDS ASSISTS MAYA WOMEN IN GUATEMALA TO FIND FAIR TRADE MARKETS FOR THEIR HANDMADE GOODS AND THUS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT VIA A FAIR, RELIABLE SOURCE OF INCOME. MAYAN HANDS SELLS THESE HAND MADE PRODUCTS IN THE U.S. AND INTERNATIONALLY. MAYAN HANDS OFFERS ARTISAN CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMS INCLUDING BUSINESS SKILL DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN AND TECHNICAL TRAINING. ARTISANS PARTICIPATE IN HEALTH AND WELL-BEING PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE HEALTH. MAYAN HANDS FACILITATES ACCESS TO SCHOLARSHIPS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR ARTISANS AND THEIR DAUGHTERS, AND ORGANIZES CULTURAL EXCHANGE TOURS WHICH GENERATE ADDITIONAL INCOME FOR ARTISANS.
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 International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $60k $67k |
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 MAYAN HANDS FOUNDATION LTD equaled 17% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
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Common questions about MAYAN HANDS FOUNDATION LTD
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MAYAN HANDS FOUNDATION LTD earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of MAYAN HANDS FOUNDATION LTD received $60,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in New York, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MAYAN HANDS FOUNDATION LTD compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in New York, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MAYAN HANDS FOUNDATION LTD falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MAYAN HANDS FOUNDATION LTD equaled 17% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are MAYAN HANDS FOUNDATION LTD's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MAYAN HANDS FOUNDATION LTD reported $387k in total revenue and $352k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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