UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION OR UNITED WAY) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION GOVERNED BY A LOCAL VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ORGANIZATION WAS INCORPORATED IN 1957 AND ITS OPERATIONS ARE PRIMARILY IN CLARK COUNTY. THE ORGANIZATION IS ONE OF MORE THAN 1,200 LOCAL, INDEPENDENT UNITED WAYS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. UNITED WAY'S MISSION IS TO UNITE OUR COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE PEOPLE'S LIVES. THE ORGANIZATION IS INNOVATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE IN THEIR EFFORTS TO CREATE A BETTER COMMUNITY FOR ALL. UNITED WAY IS WORKING WITH AND THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES THAT NO ONE AGENCY CAN SOLVE ALONE. THE ORGANIZATION BRINGS INNOVATIVE THINKING TO THE CONVERSATION, CREATING MOMENTUM THROUGH FUNDS, VOLUNTEERS, AND SUPPORT TO SCALE THE WORK OF PARTNERS IN THE COMMUNITY. WITH THESE PARTNERS, UNITED WAY IS SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY BASED AGENDA. UNITED WAY ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY IN SELECTING PARTNERS WITH INNOVATIVE APPROACHES, PROVIDES THE
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $244k
- Bonus
- $30k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $4k
- Base
- $159k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $5k
- Base
- $128k
- Bonus
- $14k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO (thru 03 75th to 90th percentile | $244k | $30k | — | $4k | $288k $315k |
VP Programs Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $159k | — | — | $5k | $171k $187k |
VP Philanthr Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $128k | $14k | — | $8k | $155k $170k |
VP External Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $147k $161k |
VP HR Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $142k $156k |
Interim VP F Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $142k $155k |
Sr. Dir Fund Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $133k $146k |
VP Donor Rel Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $127k $139k |
Coo/cfo Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $81k $89k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 20 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 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.
Up 16%
from 2022
From $248k in 2022 to $288k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 16% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 11%.
- Board Vice President pay rose 58% from 2022 to 2023.
- Vice President pay rose 56% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
What does the Chief Executive Officer of UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA received $288,221 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA reported $14M in total revenue and $16M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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