TO PROVIDE A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT EXTENDS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM AND TEXTBOOKS AND STIMULATES AND NURTURES A STUDENT'S DESIRE TO LEARN. STUDENTS ARE EXPOSED TO A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT HELPS THEM GAIN THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, PERSPECTIVES AND PRACTICES TO BE RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS. NATURAL RESOURCE-BASED EDUCATION PROVIDES AN AVENUE FOR THIS DEVELOPMENT THAT CAN ENGAGE THE STUDENTS FAR BEYOND THE CLASSROOM.
Executive compensation
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 Education organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
School Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $117k $128k |
Director/teacher Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $65k $71k |
Director/teacher Board Member 25th percentile to median | $55k $61k |
Chief Finance Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $16k $18k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WALDEN ACADEMY INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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 4%
from 2022
From $112k in 2022 to $117k 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.
Director (Operational) pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 12%.
- Board Member pay rose 9% 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 WALDEN ACADEMY INC
What does the Director (Operational) of WALDEN ACADEMY INC earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of WALDEN ACADEMY INC received $116,640 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Education organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at WALDEN ACADEMY INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at WALDEN ACADEMY INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WALDEN ACADEMY INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are WALDEN ACADEMY INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WALDEN ACADEMY INC reported $3M in total revenue and $2.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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