We Heart Seattle is an action-based, boots-on-the-ground movement that organizes trash cleanups in our public spaces and offers resources to those in need. Through our direct civic engagement we lead the way to a more compassionate and healthy community.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Dir. Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $102k $109k |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at We Heart Seattle equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building 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 86%
from 2023
From $55k in 2023 to $102k in 2024.
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.
Board Member pay rose 86% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 27%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about We Heart Seattle
What does the Board Member of We Heart Seattle earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of We Heart Seattle received $102,342 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at We Heart Seattle compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at We Heart Seattle falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at We Heart Seattle equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are We Heart Seattle's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, We Heart Seattle reported $964k in total revenue and $653k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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