WILDERNESS WORKSHOP'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT THE WILDERNESS, WATER, AND WILDLIFE OF WESTERN COLORADO'S PUBLIC LAND.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Legal Director Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $141k $154k |
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $132k $144k |
Policy Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $121k $133k |
Philanthropy Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $117k $128k |
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.
Plus 16 unpaid individuals.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Common questions about WILDERNESS WORKSHOP
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of WILDERNESS WORKSHOP earn?
In 2023, the Highest Compensated Employee of WILDERNESS WORKSHOP received $141,090 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Highest Compensated Employee roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at WILDERNESS WORKSHOP compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at WILDERNESS WORKSHOP falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What are WILDERNESS WORKSHOP's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WILDERNESS WORKSHOP reported $2.2M in total revenue and $1.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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