UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA (UWSELA) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1952 SERVING RESIDENTS OF JEFFERSON, ORLEANS, PLAQUEMINES, ST. BERNARD, ST. TAMMANY, TANGIPAHOA AND WASHINGTON PARISHES AND GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD. UWSELA'S MISSION IS TO ERADICATE POVERTY IN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA. UWSELA COLLABORATES WITH GOVERNMENT, BUSINESSES, FAITH GROUPS AND OTHER NONPROFITS IN THE SEVEN PARISH REGION TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS SERIOUS ISSUES. UWSELA RAISES FUNDS THROUGH AN ANNUAL WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN, INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE GIFTS, GRANTS AND PARTNERSHIPS. UWSELA PROVIDES GRANTS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND GROUPS WORKING TOGETHER IN A COLLABORATIVE WAY THAT SUPPORTS OUR VISION OF "EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES WHERE ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE HEALTHY, EDUCATED, AND ECONOMICALLY STABLE."
Executive compensation, broken down
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 Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $280k
- Bonus
- $30k
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $34k
- Base
- $231k
- Bonus
- $7k
- Other
- $7k
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $137k
- Bonus
- $7k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $33k
- Base
- $144k
- Bonus
- $7k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $113k
- Bonus
- $31k
- Other
- $232
- Benefits
- $13k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President/ceo Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Louisiana | $280k | $30k | $3k | $34k | $368k $402k |
Evp/coo Officer (Unspecified) | $231k | $7k | $7k | $13k | $275k $300k |
Chief Financial Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $137k | $7k | $2k | $33k | $190k $208k |
Chief Equity & Impact Officer Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $144k | $7k | $2k | $13k | $177k $193k |
Sr. Vp, Ci-financial Capability Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $113k | $31k | $232 | $13k | $165k $180k |
Chief Human Resource Officer Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $146k $159k |
Chief Strategy Officer Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $144k $157k |
Sr. Vp, Strategic Workforce Partnerships Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $143k $157k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 40 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA equaled 2% 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 SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA
What does the Chief Executive Officer of UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA received $368,082 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Louisiana: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Louisiana, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA reported $12.5M in total revenue and $15.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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