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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 Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $109k $120k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Washington Bus equaled 46% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
Based on 2,364 civil rights, social action & advocacy 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 The Washington Bus
What does the Chief Executive Officer of The Washington Bus earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of The Washington Bus received $108,760 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at The Washington Bus compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at The Washington Bus falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Washington Bus equaled 46% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are The Washington Bus's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The Washington Bus reported $253k in total revenue and $236k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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