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Wave Foundation Inc
EIN 611325992 · KY · NTEE A501 · revenue $1,073,039 · FY 2023-12-31
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96th percentile
We compared this Executive Director / CEO's pay to 91 similar arts, culture & humanities nonprofits of about the same size, adjusted for KY cost of living and inflation.
Tricia Watts · reported title "Executive Director".
How we chose them
Every comparable organization in the band — 91 in total — matched by Same NTEE sector (A50), nationwide + budget 0.71–1.4× revenue, and selected by rule, not hand-picked. Peer pay is normalized to KY cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities) and to the subject's filing year (CPI-U). Full methodology →
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum | MS | $1,074,294 | $46,473 | 990 → |
| Cincinnati Observatory Center | OH | $1,076,941 | $99,318 | 990 → |
| Fasny Museum Of Firefighting | NY | $1,080,593 | $84,680 | 990 → |
| Polish Museum Of America | IL | $1,061,568 | $18,497 | 990 → |
| The Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum | RI | $1,099,843 | $80,259 | 990 → |
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