WASHINGTON CONSERVATION ACTION EDUCATION FUND (WCAEF) MISSION IS TO DEVELOP, ADVOCATE, AND DEFEND POLICIES THAT ENSURE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS AND JUSTICE BY CENTERING AND AMPLIFYING THE VOICES OF THE MOST IMPACTED COMMUNITIES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $161k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO 75th to 90th percentilevs Environment peers in Washington | $161k | — | — | $8k | $174k $193k |
VP of Development Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $141k $156k |
VP of Administration Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $135k $149k |
VP of Campaigns Board Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $116k $128k |
Puget Sound Program Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $107k $119k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WASHINGTON CONSERVATION ACTION EDUCATION FUND equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment 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 4%
from 2021
From $182k in 2021 to $174k in 2023.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 4% from 2021 to 2023, while revenue fell 7%.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 10% from 2021 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about WASHINGTON CONSERVATION ACTION EDUCATION FUND
What does the Chief Executive Officer of WASHINGTON CONSERVATION ACTION EDUCATION FUND earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of WASHINGTON CONSERVATION ACTION EDUCATION FUND received $174,032 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in Washington, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at WASHINGTON CONSERVATION ACTION EDUCATION FUND compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in Washington, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at WASHINGTON CONSERVATION ACTION EDUCATION FUND falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WASHINGTON CONSERVATION ACTION EDUCATION FUND equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are WASHINGTON CONSERVATION ACTION EDUCATION FUND's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WASHINGTON CONSERVATION ACTION EDUCATION FUND reported $4M in total revenue and $3.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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