THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE WEST ALABAMA REGIONAL COMMISSION IS TO PLAN FOR THE UNIFIED AND FAR-REACHING DEVELOPMENT OF THE WEST ALABAMA REGION, ELIMINATE DUPLICATION OF SERVICES BY MEMBER GOVERNMENTS, AND PROMOTE ECONOMY AND EFFICIENCY THROUGH COORDINATION BETWEEN MEMBER GOVERNMENTS. THE WEST ALABAMA REGIONAL COMMISSION: 1) ORGANIZES COOPERATIVE PROJECTS BETWEEN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO SAVE TAX DOLLARS; 2) PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, GRANT APPLICATIONS, PLANNING, MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER AREAS; 3) ADMINISTERS FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT FROM REGIONAL COOPERATION; 4) COORDINATES FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PROJECTS OR ISSUES THAT CROSS THE BOUNDARIES OF MEMBER GOVERNMENTS; 5) PLANS FOR THE ORDERLY DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGION AND FOR EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF PUBLIC SERVICES; AND, 6) REVIEWS AND COORDINATES FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PROGRAMS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE; 7) PROVIDES REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS TO PROMOTE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMEN
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 Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Alabama.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Di 75th to 90th percentile | $135k $147k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 28 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WEST ALABAMA REGIONAL COMMISSION equaled 1% 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.
Up 14%
from 2022
From $119k in 2022 to $135k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 14% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 15%.
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 WEST ALABAMA REGIONAL COMMISSION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of WEST ALABAMA REGIONAL COMMISSION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of WEST ALABAMA REGIONAL COMMISSION received $134,984 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Alabama, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at WEST ALABAMA REGIONAL COMMISSION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Alabama, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at WEST ALABAMA REGIONAL COMMISSION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WEST ALABAMA REGIONAL COMMISSION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are WEST ALABAMA REGIONAL COMMISSION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WEST ALABAMA REGIONAL COMMISSION reported $14.8M in total revenue and $13.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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