OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN THE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP, SCIENCE, AND EDUCATION TO ENSURE THE LIFE-SUSTAINING BENEFITS OF WILDERNESS.
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 Science & Technology organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $104k $114k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
Based on 1,078 science & technology organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP received $104,433 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Science & Technology organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP reported $1.5M in total revenue and $1.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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