Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Virginia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $24k $25k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at WISE FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$944k
Itemized grants
86
Median grant
$6k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUCHANAN HALL | UPPERVILLE, VA | HISTORIC PRESERVATION - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $60k |
| THE HILL SCHOOL (PA) | POTTSTOWN, PA | EDUCATION - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $60k |
| FLAGLER COLLEGE | ST AUGUSTINE, FL | EDUCATION - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $50k |
| UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | EDUCATION - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $50k |
| FLAGLER MUSEUM | PALM BEACH, FL | EDUCATION - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $35k |
| FAUQUIER FREE CLINIC | WARRENTON, VA | COMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $30k |
| FAUQUIER COUNTY FOOD BANK | WARRENTON, VA | COMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $25k |
| BOULDER CREST RETREAT FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS | BLUEMONT, VA | COMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $20k |
| FAUQUIER COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION | WARRENTON, VA | COMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $20k |
| FAUQUIER FAMILY SHELTER SERVICES | WARRENTON, VA | COMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $20k |
| SEVEN LOAVES FOOD PANTRY | MIDDLEBURG, VA | COMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $20k |
| VIRGINIA HOME FOR BOYS & GIRLS | RICHMOND, VA | COMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $20k |
| FAUQUIER HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | WARRENTON, VA | COMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $15k |
| HOSPICE OF FAUQUIER COUNTY INC | WARRENTON, VA | COMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $15k |
| HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | COMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $15k |
| MARSHALL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT | MARSHALL, VA | FIRE & RESCUE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $15k |
| MARSHALL VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD | MARSHALL, VA | FIRE & RESCUE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $15k |
| OLDFIELDS SCHOOL | SPARKS GLENCOE, MD | EDUCATION - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $15k |
| ORLEAN VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT | ORLEAN, VA | FIRE & RESCUE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $15k |
| PATRIOTS 4 | PARSONS, WV | COMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $15k |
| THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF FAUQUIER | WARRENTON, VA | COMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $15k |
| THE PLAINS VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY | THE PLAINS, VA | FIRE & RESCUE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $15k |
| WARRENTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY | WARRENTON, VA | FIRE & RESCUE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $15k |
| AMATEUR RIDERS CLUB | MIDDLEBURG, VA | COMMUNITY SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $10k |
| BLUE RIDGE WILDLIFE CENTER | BOYCE, VA | ANIMAL WELFARE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $10k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $24k in 2023 to $24k 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 Member pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 133%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about WISE FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of WISE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of WISE FOUNDATION received $24,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Virginia, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at WISE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Virginia, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at WISE FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at WISE FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are WISE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, WISE FOUNDATION reported $1.1M in total revenue and $1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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