For every 1$ an individual donated last year, $4.94 was invested into local programs and initiatives. The United Way of the Cape Fear Area (UWCFA) mission is to work with our community to leverage resources to improve the lives of local people. The last two years UWCFA leveraged more resources and invested them into the community than any other time in the history of the organization.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO Median to 75th percentile | $100k $109k |
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 17 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at United Way of the Cape Fear Area Inc 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 the Cape Fear Area Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of United Way of the Cape Fear Area Inc earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of United Way of the Cape Fear Area Inc received $99,750 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at United Way of the Cape Fear Area Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at United Way of the Cape Fear Area Inc falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at United Way of the Cape Fear Area Inc equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are United Way of the Cape Fear Area Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, United Way of the Cape Fear Area Inc reported $3.2M in total revenue and $3.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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