Founded in 1979, Wake Enterprises, Inc. ("WE") provides vocational and social opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and became the first agency in North Carolina offering supported employment in 1982. We serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism, Down syndrome, traumatic brain injuries, and seizure disorders.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Employment organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $615
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $6
- Benefits
- $9
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Until 7/18/23 25th percentile to medianvs Employment peers in North Carolina | — | — | — | — | $76k $83k |
Executive Director 25th percentile to medianvs Employment peers in North Carolina | — | — | — | — | $58k $63k |
Secretary Secretary (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $34k $38k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $615 | — | $6 | $9 | $21k $23k |
Treasurer 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $19k $20k |
Former Treasurer Former Officer/director/trustee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $2k $2k |
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 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Wake Enterprises Inc equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for employment organizations is 7%.
Based on 3,624 employment 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.
Down 40%
from 2022
From $126k in 2022 to $76k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 40% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 11%.
- Secretary (Operational) pay rose 164% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Member pay rose 57% 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 Wake Enterprises Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Wake Enterprises Inc earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Wake Enterprises Inc received $75,858 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Employment organizations in North Carolina, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Wake Enterprises Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Employment organizations in North Carolina, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Wake Enterprises Inc falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Wake Enterprises Inc equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for employment organizations is 7%.
What are Wake Enterprises Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Wake Enterprises Inc reported $2.7M in total revenue and $2.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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