Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President/exec Dir/treasurer Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $160k $178k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Western Wind Foundation equaled 23% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$428k
Itemized grants
28
Median grant
$6k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inland Empire Community Foundation | Coachella, CA | Economic Development, Infrastructure Support, Community Development | $104k |
| The Foundation for PSUSD | Palm Springs, CA | Program Grant- Education | $53k |
| FIND Food Bank | Indio, CA | Food Assistance Programs | $40k |
| Alianza Coachella Valley | Coachella, CA | program grant - Community Development | $30k |
| The Chijnaya Foundation | Palm Springs, CA | Scholarships, Economic, and Water Projects | $25k |
| Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs | Palm Springs, CA | Education | $20k |
| College of the Desert Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | Program Grant - Education | $20k |
| The Desert Biennial | Palm Springs, CA | Arts/Culture and Education | $20k |
| Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival | Palm Springs, CA | PROGRAM GRANT - Education Arts/ Cultural | $10k |
| Science & Technology Education Partnership | Riverside, CA | program grant - Education | $10k |
| The Barbara Sinatra Children's Center at Eisenhowe | Rancho Mirage, CA | Children's Health | $10k |
| Alzheimers Coachella Valley | Palm Desert, CA | Health Assistance | $10k |
| Historic Northampton Inc | Northampton, MA | Education | $10k |
| Palm Springs Dance Project | Palm Springs, CA | program grant - Arts/Cultural | $7k |
| Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade | Chicago, IL | Education | $6k |
| Desert Aids Project | Palm Springs, CA | Program Grant - Health Community Development | $5k |
| Friends of the Cultural Center Inc | Palm Desert, CA | Program Grant - Arts/Cultural | $5k |
| Coachella Valley Workforce Excellence Inc | Palm Springs, CA | Economic Development | $5k |
| Advancing Steps | Desert Hot Springs, CA | Education | $5k |
| Caravanserai Project | Palm Springs, CA | Economic Development and Education | $5k |
| Dezart Performs | PALM SPRINGS, CA | Program Grant - Arts/Culture | $5k |
| GANAS | Thermal, CA | PROGRAM GRANT - Community Development | $5k |
| Ives Torres Foundation | Corona, CA | Health Assistance | $5k |
| Del Shores Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Arts/Culture and Education | $5k |
| Wishes for Whitley | Edwardsville, IL | Health Assistance | $4k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Western Wind Foundation
What does the Board President of Western Wind Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Board President of Western Wind Foundation received $160,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at Western Wind Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board President at Western Wind Foundation falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Western Wind Foundation equaled 23% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are Western Wind Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Western Wind Foundation reported $257k in total revenue and $706k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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