TO PROTECT AND SAFEGUARD THE LIVES, PROPERTY AND INTERESTS OF ALL PERSONS FROM THE DANGER OF FIRE AND TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT IN COOPERATION WITH MONTGOMERY COUNTY'S FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director, Chief (thru Jan 2024) Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $72k $79k |
Director, Executive Advisor 25th percentile to median | $43k $47k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at BETHESDA FIRE DEPARTMENT INC equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public safety, disaster preparedness & relief organizations is 5%.
Based on 1,753 public safety, disaster preparedness & relief 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 96%
from 2022
From $37k in 2022 to $72k in 2023.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay rose 96% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 36%.
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 BETHESDA FIRE DEPARTMENT INC
What does the Board Member of BETHESDA FIRE DEPARTMENT INC earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of BETHESDA FIRE DEPARTMENT INC received $72,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at BETHESDA FIRE DEPARTMENT INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at BETHESDA FIRE DEPARTMENT INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at BETHESDA FIRE DEPARTMENT INC equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public safety, disaster preparedness & relief organizations is 5%.
What are BETHESDA FIRE DEPARTMENT INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, BETHESDA FIRE DEPARTMENT INC reported $840k in total revenue and $460k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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