WGF FOCUSES ON THREE PILLARS: (1) NUTRITION AND EDUCATION; (2) SPECIALTY AND SCIENCE AND RESEARCH; AND (3) FOOD SAFETY AND FOOD SECURITY.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President and CEO 75th to 90th percentilevs Food, Agriculture & Nutrition peers in California | $211k $233k |
Sr. Vice President & CFO 25th percentile to median | $59k $65k |
Sr. VP & General Counsel Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $59k $65k |
Chief Operating Officer 10th to 25th percentile | $42k $46k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WESTERN GROWERS FOUNDATION equaled 81% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Top compensation, year by year
From $54k in 2022 to $211k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 307% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 46%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 8% from 2022 to 2023.
- Vice President pay rose 8% from 2022 to 2023.
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 WESTERN GROWERS FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of WESTERN GROWERS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of WESTERN GROWERS FOUNDATION received $210,823 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at WESTERN GROWERS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at WESTERN GROWERS FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WESTERN GROWERS FOUNDATION equaled 81% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
What are WESTERN GROWERS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WESTERN GROWERS FOUNDATION reported $287k in total revenue and $260k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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