THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION INITIATES AND OVERSEES PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS THAT UTILIZE WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY TO HELP AMERICANS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Above 90th percentile | $602k $660k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $78k $85k |
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $67k $73k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Common questions about THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION received $602,203 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%.
What are THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE WIRELESS FOUNDATION reported $1.8M in total revenue and $1.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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