OUR MISSION IS TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY CHANGING INDIVIDUAL, INSTITUTIONAL AND SOCIETAL BELIEFS, ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS THAT PERPETUATE IT. TO ACHIEVE THIS WE WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN EAST AND NORTH KING COUNTY FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL OR SEXUAL ABUSE; AND PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations in Washington.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Co-executive Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $142k $151k |
Interim Executive Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $138k $147k |
Controller Median to 75th percentilevs Human Services peers nationwide | $131k $139k |
Services Director Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $131k $139k |
Operations Director Median to 75th percentile | $127k $135k |
Director of Community Relations Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $107k $114k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 18 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at LifeWire equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services 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 4%
from 2023
From $137k in 2023 to $142k in 2024.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 35%.
- Controller pay rose 33% from 2023 to 2024.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 11% from 2023 to 2024.
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 LifeWire
What does the Director (Operational) of LifeWire earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of LifeWire received $141,866 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Human Services organizations in Washington, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at LifeWire compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in Washington, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at LifeWire falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at LifeWire equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are LifeWire's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, LifeWire reported $5.2M in total revenue and $7.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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