Creating a more sustainable, peaceful, and just world through education, development, and exchange since 1932. As both an accredited academic institution and an international NGO, World Learning Inc. offers the best of theory and practice to individuals and institutions in 162 countries. We believe that our work, grounded in our experiential approach to learning, helps people become the best version of themselves. By offering opportunities for people to learn about and experience the world, and develop their skills, confidence, and understanding, we create leaders who effect positive change in their communities and around the world.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $296k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $177k
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $277k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $810
- Benefits
- $40k
- Base
- $279k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $25k
- Base
- $211k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $33k
- Base
- $165k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $34k
- Base
- $173k
- Bonus
- $9k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $22k
- Base
- $190k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $18k
- Base
- $185k
- Bonus
- $10k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $548
- Base
- $191k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO Above 90th percentile | $296k | — | $177k | $13k | $506k $565k |
SVP Finance, Cfao Senior Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $277k | — | $810 | $40k | $332k $371k |
President, Sit Above 90th percentile | $279k | — | $2k | $25k | $317k $354k |
SVP of Legal Affairs and General Counsel Senior Vice President 25th percentile to median | $211k | — | $1k | $33k | $256k $286k |
Vp, Business Development Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $165k | $5k | $2k | $34k | $215k $240k |
Vice President, Human Resources & IT Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $173k | $9k | $2k | $22k | $215k $240k |
Provost and Dean of Faculty Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $190k | — | — | $18k | $213k $238k |
Vice President, Global Programs Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $185k | $10k | $2k | $548 | $207k $232k |
Academic Director Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $191k | — | — | — | $196k $219k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 28 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WORLD LEARNING INC equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security 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 55%
from 2022
From $326k in 2022 to $506k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 56% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 2%.
- Senior Vice President pay rose 2% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Vice President pay rose 7% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about WORLD LEARNING INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of WORLD LEARNING INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of WORLD LEARNING INC received $506,208 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at WORLD LEARNING INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at WORLD LEARNING INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WORLD LEARNING INC equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are WORLD LEARNING INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WORLD LEARNING INC reported $110.9M in total revenue and $110.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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