WESTERN DAIRYLAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL, INC. WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1966, UNDER THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT TO HELP DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS IN BUFFALO, EAU CLAIRE, JACKSON, AND TREMPEALEAU COUNTIES LOCATED IN WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN. THE AGENCY'S MISSION IS TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY RELATED CONDITIONS AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES WHICH ENABLE PEOPLE TO ADVANCE ECONOMICALLY AND SOCIALLY.THE AGENCY WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL. THE AGENCY IS GOVERNED BY A 24 MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPRESENTING A CROSS SECTION OF THE COMMUNITY. EIGHT MEMBERS ARE LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS, EIGHT ARE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOW-INCOME POPULATION, AND EIGHT ARE REPRESENTATIVES OF COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS.COMMUNITY ACTION CHANGES PEOPLE'S LIVES, EMBODIES THE SPIRIT OF HOPE, IMPROVES COMMUNITIES, AND MAKES AMERICA A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE. WE CARE ABOUT THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY, AND WE ARE DEDICATED TO HELPING PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES AND EACH
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $141k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $501
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer 75th to 90th percentilevs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers in Wisconsin | $141k | — | — | $501 | $150k $162k |
Director of Head Start Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $112k $120k |
Chief Financial Officer Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $111k $120k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 25 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at WESTERN DAIRYLAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL INC equaled 0.8% 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 6%
from 2023
From $142k in 2023 to $150k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 6% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 13%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 6% from 2023 to 2024.
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 WESTERN DAIRYLAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of WESTERN DAIRYLAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of WESTERN DAIRYLAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL INC received $150,319 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Wisconsin, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at WESTERN DAIRYLAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Wisconsin, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at WESTERN DAIRYLAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at WESTERN DAIRYLAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL INC equaled 0.8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are WESTERN DAIRYLAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, WESTERN DAIRYLAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL INC reported $20.7M in total revenue and $19.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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