THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COUNCIL FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED AS A SUPPORT ORGANIZATION TO THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COUNCIL, A SECTION 501(C)(6) ORGANIZATION. THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COUNCIL HAS AS ITS GOAL THE IMPROVEMENT OF LIVING CONDITIONS OF THE RESIDENTS OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $23k $24k |
Executive Director of Groundwork 10th to 25th percentile | $20k $21k |
Executive Director of Health Care 10th to 25th percentile | $20k $21k |
Chief Operating Officer Below 10th percentile | $19k $21k |
Workforce Development Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $18k $19k |
Policy Director Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $16k $16k |
Communications Director Director (Operational) Below 10th percentile | $7k $8k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COUNCIL FOUNDATION equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building 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.
Down 29%
from 2023
From $32k in 2023 to $23k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 29% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 69%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay fell 1% from 2023 to 2024.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 20% 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 NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COUNCIL FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COUNCIL FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COUNCIL FOUNDATION received $22,799 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COUNCIL FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COUNCIL FOUNDATION falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COUNCIL FOUNDATION equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COUNCIL FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COUNCIL FOUNDATION reported $5.2M in total revenue and $8.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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