THE NORTHWEST AVALANCHE CENTER (NWAC) EXISTS TO INCREASE AVALANCHE AWARENESS, REDUCE AVALANCHE IMPACTS, AND EQUIP THE COMMUNITY WITH MOUNTAIN WEATHER AND AVALANCHE FORECASTS, EDUCATION, AND DATA.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · 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 |
|---|---|
Executive Di 75th to 90th percentile | $128k $142k |
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 19 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at NORTHWEST AVALANCHE CENTER equaled 13% 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 31%
from 2022
From $98k in 2022 to $128k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 31% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 12%.
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 NORTHWEST AVALANCHE CENTER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of NORTHWEST AVALANCHE CENTER earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of NORTHWEST AVALANCHE CENTER received $128,427 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer 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 Chief Executive Officer pay at NORTHWEST AVALANCHE CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at NORTHWEST AVALANCHE CENTER falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at NORTHWEST AVALANCHE CENTER equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public safety, disaster preparedness & relief organizations is 5%.
What are NORTHWEST AVALANCHE CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, NORTHWEST AVALANCHE CENTER reported $908k in total revenue and $964k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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