Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Connecticut.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Foundation Manager Unclassified | $38k $41k |
Vice Chairman,treasurer & Board Vice Chair 10th to 25th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $5k $5k |
Chairman & Trustee Board Chair 10th to 25th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $5k $5k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $5k $5k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $5k $5k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $5k $5k |
Secretary & Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | $2k $3k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Browse compensation in Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking →
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE WELLER FOUNDATION INC equaled 22% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$77k
Itemized grants
61
Median grant
$2k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUNIOR ACHIEEMNET OF GREATER FAIRFIELD COUNTY | BRIDGEPORT, CT | SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $3k |
| EDITH WHEELER MEMORIAL LIBRARY | MONROE, CT | SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $1k |
| LVA SCHOOL | DANBURY, CT | SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $1k |
| FIVE NEW SCHOOL AWARD PLAQUES FOR THE AWARDS | DANBURY, CT | ACKNOWLEDGE PREVIOUS AWARD RECIPIENTS AND PROMOTE THESE AWARDS IN THE AREA HIGH SCHOOLS | $625 |
Up 8%
from 2023
From $35k in 2023 to $38k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay fell 29% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 146%.
- Board Vice Chair pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Chair pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE WELLER FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board Vice Chair of THE WELLER FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Board Vice Chair of THE WELLER FOUNDATION INC received $4,800 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Board Vice Chair roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Vice Chair pay at THE WELLER FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Vice Chair at THE WELLER FOUNDATION INC falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE WELLER FOUNDATION INC equaled 22% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE WELLER FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE WELLER FOUNDATION INC reported $260k in total revenue and $172k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
Compare any role, sector, or revenue band
Build your own benchmark from millions of reported positions.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Learn More About Nonprofit Compensation
Guides to help you understand and use this data
How to Look Up Nonprofit Salaries
Two approaches to finding executive compensation at any tax-exempt organization, from raw IRS filings to searchable databases.
Read moreAre Nonprofit Salaries Public?
What IRS Form 990 discloses about executive compensation, who has to report it, and how to look it up.
Read moreHow to Benchmark Nonprofit Executive Compensation
A step-by-step approach to using IRS Form 990 data for compensation benchmarking and peer comparison.
Read more