The mission of the Wilderness Education Project is to develop and offer a research-based, data-informed approach to effective solutions for school districts and other educational organizations in providing a transformation in their educational systems.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 Education organizations in Kentucky.
- Base
- $45k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $45k | — | — | — | $45k $49k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 2 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WILDERNESS EDUCATION PROJECT equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about WILDERNESS EDUCATION PROJECT
What does the Chief Executive Officer of WILDERNESS EDUCATION PROJECT earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of WILDERNESS EDUCATION PROJECT received $44,598 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Kentucky, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at WILDERNESS EDUCATION PROJECT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Kentucky, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at WILDERNESS EDUCATION PROJECT falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WILDERNESS EDUCATION PROJECT equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are WILDERNESS EDUCATION PROJECT's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WILDERNESS EDUCATION PROJECT reported $4.1M in total revenue and $3.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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