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Karns Volunteer Fire Department
EIN 581349149 · TN · NTEE M240 · revenue $3,794,336 · FY 2024-12-31
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23rd percentile
We compared this Executive Director / CEO's pay to 30 similar public safety & disaster relief nonprofits of about the same size, adjusted for TN cost of living and inflation.
JAMES A WILSON · reported title "ASST CHIEF/D" — selected as the highest-paid individual; verify the role.
How we chose them
Every comparable organization in the band — 30 in total — matched by Same NTEE sector (M24), nationwide + budget 0.71–1.4× revenue, and selected by rule, not hand-picked. Peer pay is normalized to TN cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities) and to the subject's filing year (CPI-U). Full methodology →
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center For Public Safety Excellence | VA | $3,793,038 | $282,067 | 990 → |
| Waxhaw Community Volunteer Fire | NC | $3,765,827 | $45,852 | 990 → |
| West Buncombe Fire Department | NC | $3,829,728 | $92,557 | 990 → |
| Vigilant Engine Hook & Ladder Co Inc | NY | $3,755,385 | $4,867 | 990 → |
| Tri-community Volunteer Fire Dept | TN | $3,860,436 | $97,963 | 990 → |
| 🔒 +25 more comparable organizations — the full peer set, sources, and CSV export are included in your board report. | ||||
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