United Way of Erie County's mission is to mobilize resources to break the cycle of poverty and improve our community.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $145k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Pennsylvania | $145k | — | — | $11k | $164k $183k |
Cdo 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $111k $124k |
Senior VP Senior Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $105k $118k |
VP of Fin & Adm Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $92k $102k |
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 21 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at United Way of Erie County equaled 3% 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.
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 United Way of Erie County
What does the Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Erie County earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Erie County received $164,162 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at United Way of Erie County compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at United Way of Erie County falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at United Way of Erie County equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are United Way of Erie County's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, United Way of Erie County reported $12.5M in total revenue and $5.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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