THE WEST AFRICAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC. (WARA) WAS FOUNDED IN 1989 TO ENHANCE COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY EXCHANGE BETWEEN U.S. AND WEST AFRICAN SCHOLARS, EDUCATORS, AND INSTITUTIONS AND TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT AND INTEREST IN AFRICA IN THE U.S.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in Massachusetts.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Di 25th percentile to median | $68k $74k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WEST AFRICAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION C/O JENNY PARKER DIRECTOR equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,811 international, foreign affairs & national security organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
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Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about WEST AFRICAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION C/O JENNY PARKER DIRECTOR
What does the Chief Executive Officer of WEST AFRICAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION C/O JENNY PARKER DIRECTOR earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of WEST AFRICAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION C/O JENNY PARKER DIRECTOR received $67,500 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in Massachusetts, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at WEST AFRICAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION C/O JENNY PARKER DIRECTOR compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in Massachusetts, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at WEST AFRICAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION C/O JENNY PARKER DIRECTOR falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WEST AFRICAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION C/O JENNY PARKER DIRECTOR equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are WEST AFRICAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION C/O JENNY PARKER DIRECTOR's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WEST AFRICAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATION C/O JENNY PARKER DIRECTOR reported $593k in total revenue and $644k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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