Executive compensation
Form 990-EZ · Part IV · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $216k $230k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro-area CPI-U, 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 2024, the highest total compensation at THE WAYFINDER FOUNDATION equaled 27% 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.
Held steady
from 2023
From $215k in 2023 to $216k in 2024.
Estimated with Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 93%.
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 THE WAYFINDER FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE WAYFINDER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE WAYFINDER FOUNDATION received $215,726 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE WAYFINDER FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE WAYFINDER FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE WAYFINDER FOUNDATION equaled 27% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are THE WAYFINDER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE WAYFINDER FOUNDATION reported $23k in total revenue and $804k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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