The Tree of Life Foundation was established to restore Etz Chaim Synagogue, a turn-of-the-century immigrant era house of worship, and transform it into the Maine Jewish Museum. The restored building stands as a testament to the Jewish families of Maine who, from humble beginnings, began life anew and made lasting contributions to their new community. The Maine Jewish Museum tells their stories.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Maine.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $84k $90k |
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 17 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at TREE OF LIFE FOUNDATION equaled 22% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 10%
from 2023
From $76k in 2023 to $84k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 10% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 31%.
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 TREE OF LIFE FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of TREE OF LIFE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of TREE OF LIFE FOUNDATION received $83,578 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Maine, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at TREE OF LIFE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Maine, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at TREE OF LIFE FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at TREE OF LIFE FOUNDATION equaled 22% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are TREE OF LIFE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, TREE OF LIFE FOUNDATION reported $526k in total revenue and $388k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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