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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Co-executive Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $145k $163k |
Co-executive Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $134k $150k |
Director of Finance Median to 75th percentile | $116k $130k |
Managing Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $115k $129k |
Secretary, Executive Director (dcwf) 25th percentile to median | $97k $109k |
Director, Exec Dir (coop Buffalo) Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $70k $79k |
President, Senior Fellow 10th to 25th percentile | $44k $49k |
Director, Project Officer (bred) Board Member 25th percentile to median | $39k $43k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE WORKING WORLD INC equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE WORKING WORLD INC
What does the Director (Operational) of THE WORKING WORLD INC earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of THE WORKING WORLD INC received $145,185 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in New York, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at THE WORKING WORLD INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in New York, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at THE WORKING WORLD INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE WORKING WORLD INC equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are THE WORKING WORLD INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE WORKING WORLD INC reported $9.6M in total revenue and $10.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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