The mission of Wilderness Youth Project (WYP) is to foster confidence, health and a life-long love of learning for young people and families through active outdoor experiences and mentoring. WYP envisions teaching the next generation to be peaceful, respectful and confident stewards of our world.American children spend over 90% of their time indoors. All children need nature. Not just the ones whose families have privilege and easy access to nature. Not only those of a certain race or economic class or culture or gender or sexual identity or language or set of abilities. Partnering with schools and agencies, WYP has increased access to nature connection and outdoor enrichment programs for marginalized youth.
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 Youth Development organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Program Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentilevs Youth Development peers nationwide | $107k $114k |
Associate Director Unclassified | $104k $111k |
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $104k $111k |
Sea Lea Dir/tru Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $96k $102k |
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 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Wilderness Youth Project Inc equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for youth development organizations is 11%.
Based on 5,229 youth development 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 4%
from 2023
From $103k in 2023 to $107k 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.
Director (Operational) pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 90%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Member pay rose 5% 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 Youth Project Inc
What does the Director (Operational) of Wilderness Youth Project Inc earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of Wilderness Youth Project Inc received $107,227 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Youth Development organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at Wilderness Youth Project Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Youth Development organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at Wilderness Youth Project Inc falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Wilderness Youth Project Inc equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for youth development organizations is 11%.
What are Wilderness Youth Project Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Wilderness Youth Project Inc reported $6.2M in total revenue and $4.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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