WVFD provides fire suppression and rescue services to the communities of Nicholas County, WV and surrounding areas.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chairman Board Chair Median to 75th percentile | $22k $24k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $4k $5k |
Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $4k $4k |
Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $4k $4k |
Director Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $756 $802 |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Wilderness Volunteer Fire Department Inc equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public safety, disaster preparedness & relief organizations is 5%.
Based on 1,753 public safety, disaster preparedness & relief 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 104%
from 2023
From $11k in 2023 to $22k in 2024.
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.
Board Chair pay rose 104% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 1%.
- Vice President pay rose 98% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Member pay fell 22% 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 Wilderness Volunteer Fire Department Inc
What does the Board Chair of Wilderness Volunteer Fire Department Inc earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of Wilderness Volunteer Fire Department Inc received $22,316 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Chair roles among Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at Wilderness Volunteer Fire Department Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at Wilderness Volunteer Fire Department Inc falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Wilderness Volunteer Fire Department Inc equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public safety, disaster preparedness & relief organizations is 5%.
What are Wilderness Volunteer Fire Department Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Wilderness Volunteer Fire Department Inc reported $445k in total revenue and $479k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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