THE MISSION OF PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY IS TO PROTECT NATURAL AND SCENIC LANDS, FARMS, AND GREEN SPACE IN PIEDMONT NORTH CAROLINA TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR COMMUNITIES AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
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 Environment organizations in North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $150k $159k |
Associate Director/legal C Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentilevs Environment peers nationwide | $129k $137k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 17 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY equaled 5% 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.
Climbed 23%
over 3 years
From $121k in 2021 to $150k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 23% from 2021 to 2024, while revenue rose 166%.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY received $149,680 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in North Carolina, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in North Carolina, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY reported $4.5M in total revenue and $3.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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