Awaken's mission is to increase awareness and education surrounding the issue of commercial sexual exploitation and to provide housing and restoration for its victims. Awaken acts to transform our community with the ultimate goal of eradicating commercial sexual exploitation. We aim for victims of commercial sexual exploitation to be restored to their fullest potential. We aspire to be an inspirational model for other communities.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Housing & Shelter organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Ceo/co-founder Officer (Unspecified) | $146k $160k |
Chief Mission Officer/co-founder Officer (Unspecified) | $100k $110k |
Chief Operating Officer(as of May) Median to 75th percentile | $88k $96k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Awaken INC equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for housing & shelter organizations is 7%.
Based on 7,888 housing & shelter 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 22%
from 2022
From $120k in 2022 to $146k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Awaken INC
What does the Chief Operating Officer of Awaken INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Operating Officer of Awaken INC received $87,886 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Operating Officer roles among Housing & Shelter organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at Awaken INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Housing & Shelter organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at Awaken INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Awaken INC equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for housing & shelter organizations is 7%.
What are Awaken INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Awaken INC reported $2.2M in total revenue and $2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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