TO RESTORE, MAINTAIN, AND IMPROVE THE HISTORIC SIGNAL MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 809 KENTUCKY AVE. SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN 37377. THE BUILDING IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS OF SIGNAL MOUNTAIN AND NEARBY COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE LIFE OF PEOPLE IN AND AROUND, WITH CLASSES IN MUSIC, ART, DANCE, AND POTTERY AS WELL AS CULTURAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS THEATRICAL PLAYS, MUSIC CONCERTS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND CRAFT FAIRS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $24k $25k |
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $16k $17k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SME PRESERVATION FUND equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,143 community improvement & capacity building organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 50%
from 2023
From $16k in 2023 to $24k 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.
Board Member pay rose 2% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 26%.
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 SME PRESERVATION FUND
What does the Board Member of SME PRESERVATION FUND earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of SME PRESERVATION FUND received $16,308 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at SME PRESERVATION FUND compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at SME PRESERVATION FUND falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SME PRESERVATION FUND equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are SME PRESERVATION FUND's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SME PRESERVATION FUND reported $248k in total revenue and $252k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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