Wonderworks educates students to become better-qualified college applicants and better equipped to succeed in undergraduate studies by exploring challenging subject matter and techniques in a college setting.
Executive compensation
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 Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $47k $51k |
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 18 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Wonderworks equaled 12% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Wonderworks
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Wonderworks earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Wonderworks received $47,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Texas, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Wonderworks compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Wonderworks falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Wonderworks equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are Wonderworks's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Wonderworks reported $344k in total revenue and $402k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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