The mission of The Word Foundation is to make known to the people of the world the contents and meaning of Thinking and Destiny and all other books written by Harold W. Percival.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President 25th percentile to median | $39k $42k |
Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Religion-Related peers nationwide | $15k $16k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $11k $12k |
Secretary Board Secretary Below 10th percentilevs Religion-Related peers nationwide | $2k $2k |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | $2k $2k |
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.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE WORD FOUNDATION INC equaled 30% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 17%.
Based on 10,667 religion-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Held steady
from 2023
From $39k in 2023 to $39k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 26%.
- Vice President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Member 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE WORD FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE WORD FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE WORD FOUNDATION INC received $39,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Religion-Related organizations in New York, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE WORD FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE WORD FOUNDATION INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE WORD FOUNDATION INC equaled 30% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 17%.
What are THE WORD FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE WORD FOUNDATION INC reported $60k in total revenue and $130k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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