Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Virginia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $8k $9k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $8k $9k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $8k $9k |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE MAIN IDEA INC CHARITABLE TRUST equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$133k
Itemized grants
1
Median grant
$133k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAIN IDEA INC | DENMARK, ME | GENERAL PURPOSES OF DONEE | $133k |
Board Member pay fell 6% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 21%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE MAIN IDEA INC CHARITABLE TRUST
What does the Board Member of THE MAIN IDEA INC CHARITABLE TRUST earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of THE MAIN IDEA INC CHARITABLE TRUST received $8,353 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Virginia, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at THE MAIN IDEA INC CHARITABLE TRUST compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Virginia, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at THE MAIN IDEA INC CHARITABLE TRUST falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE MAIN IDEA INC CHARITABLE TRUST equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE MAIN IDEA INC CHARITABLE TRUST's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE MAIN IDEA INC CHARITABLE TRUST reported $69k in total revenue and $189k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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