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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 Education organizations in Connecticut.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Dir. Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $60k $67k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 2 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WE ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE INC equaled 79% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about WE ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE INC
What does the Board Member of WE ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE INC earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of WE ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE INC received $59,856 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Education organizations in Connecticut, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at WE ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Connecticut, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at WE ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WE ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE INC equaled 79% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are WE ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WE ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE INC reported $206k in total revenue and $76k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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