20 Liters was created to both educate and engage the developed world about the need for clean water and to empower local communities in the developing world to meet their clean water needs through sustainable technologies.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 2 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.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary Secretary (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $32k $36k |
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $28k $31k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at 20 Liters equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,811 international, foreign affairs & national security organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 39%
from 2022
From $53k in 2022 to $32k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about 20 Liters
What does the Secretary (Operational) of 20 Liters earn?
In 2023, the Secretary (Operational) of 20 Liters received $32,366 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Secretary (Operational) roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Secretary (Operational) pay at 20 Liters compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Secretary (Operational) at 20 Liters falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at 20 Liters equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are 20 Liters's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, 20 Liters reported $285k in total revenue and $325k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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