The Wild Wonder Foundation is dedicated to encouraging nature connection and conservation through attention, curisity, art, science and community.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Environment peers nationwide | $68k $72k |
Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $26k $27k |
President Below 10th percentile | $21k $22k |
Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $5k $5k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Wild Wonder Foundation equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,797 environment 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 28%
from 2023
From $53k in 2023 to $68k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Vice President pay rose 28% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 66%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 71% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Member pay rose 92% 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 Wild Wonder Foundation
What does the Vice President of Wild Wonder Foundation earn?
In 2024, the Vice President of Wild Wonder Foundation received $67,500 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Vice President roles among Environment organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Vice President pay at Wild Wonder Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Vice President at Wild Wonder Foundation falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Wild Wonder Foundation equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are Wild Wonder Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Wild Wonder Foundation reported $581k in total revenue and $426k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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