Environment · DC
The Wilderness Society
The Wilderness Society reported paying Maria Handley, Ed Twsaf & Special Advisor Chief Of Staff, $231,411 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Maria Handley at approximately the 22nd percentile among 58 similarly sized environment nonprofits (median $355,663).
$42,032,659Total revenue (FY 2024)
$231,411Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to DC cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattress Recycling Council Inc | VA | $41,822,362 | $45,541 |
| Yellowstone Forever | MT | $41,821,585 | $350,164 |
| Forest Park Forever Inc | MO | $42,276,327 | $558,644 |
| Denver Botanic Gardens Inc | CO | $41,603,401 | $506,932 |
| Living Desert The | CA | $41,500,614 | $642,957 |
| Buffalo Bayou Partnership Inc | TX | $42,625,147 | $287,130 |
| Global Greengrants Fund | CO | $42,630,758 | $236,557 |
| The Recycling Partnership Inc | DC | $41,184,643 | $429,399 |