TRAIL LIFE'S MISSION IS TO GUIDE GENERATIONS OF COURAGEOUS YOUNG MEN TO HONOR GOD, LEAD WITH INTEGRITY, SERVE OTHERS, AND EXPERIENCE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Youth Development organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $181k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $8k
- Benefits
- $150
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO Above 90th percentilevs Youth Development peers in South Carolina | $181k | — | $8k | $150 | $195k $213k |
COO Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $123k $135k |
Natl Dir of Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $111k $121k |
Director of Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $80k $87k |
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 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at TRAIL LIFE USA INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for youth development organizations is 11%.
Based on 5,229 youth development 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 5%
from 2022
From $187k in 2022 to $195k in 2023.
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 5% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 42%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 3% from 2022 to 2023.
- Director (Operational) pay fell 10% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about TRAIL LIFE USA INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of TRAIL LIFE USA INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of TRAIL LIFE USA INC received $195,107 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Youth Development organizations in South Carolina: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at TRAIL LIFE USA INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Youth Development organizations in South Carolina, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at TRAIL LIFE USA INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at TRAIL LIFE USA INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for youth development organizations is 11%.
What are TRAIL LIFE USA INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, TRAIL LIFE USA INC reported $6.1M in total revenue and $5.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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