Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Massachusetts.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $67k $75k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MAKE WAVES FOUNDATION equaled 59% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$20k
Itemized grants
1
Median grant
$20k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPE COD HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | HYANNIS, MA | GENERAL FUND | $20k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about MAKE WAVES FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MAKE WAVES FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of MAKE WAVES FOUNDATION received $67,381 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Massachusetts, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MAKE WAVES FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Massachusetts, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MAKE WAVES FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MAKE WAVES FOUNDATION equaled 59% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are MAKE WAVES FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MAKE WAVES FOUNDATION reported $76k in total revenue and $114k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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