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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 International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director/ceo Board Member Above 90th percentile | $124k $137k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WHISPERING ROOTS INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about WHISPERING ROOTS INC
What does the Board Member of WHISPERING ROOTS INC earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of WHISPERING ROOTS INC received $123,965 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at WHISPERING ROOTS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at WHISPERING ROOTS INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WHISPERING ROOTS INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are WHISPERING ROOTS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WHISPERING ROOTS INC reported $2.5M in total revenue and $2.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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