The mission of the WAFC is to help the industry attract, retain and advance high potential food industry associates through exposure to educational programs and leadership opportunities.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $257k
- Bonus
- $227k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $37k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COO Above 90th percentile | $257k | $227k | — | $37k | $520k $575k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 33 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF FOOD CHAINS INC equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
Based on 2,784 food, agriculture & nutrition organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF FOOD CHAINS INC
What does the Chief Operating Officer of WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF FOOD CHAINS INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Operating Officer of WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF FOOD CHAINS INC received $520,155 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Operating Officer roles among Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF FOOD CHAINS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF FOOD CHAINS INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF FOOD CHAINS INC equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
What are WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF FOOD CHAINS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF FOOD CHAINS INC reported $6.5M in total revenue and $6.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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