ARIZONA LAND AND WATER TRUST HAS BEEN A TRUSTED PARTNER TO RANCHERS AND FARMERS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA FOR OVER 40 YEARS. THE TRUST ACHIEVES ITS MISSION TO PROTECT LAND AND WATER BY WORKING WITH PRIVATE LANDOWNERS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)WHO ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTARILY CONSERVING THEIR LANDS. THE TRUST ALSO WORKS WITH PUBLIC ENTITIES TO DEVELOP LOCAL AND COMMUNITY CONSERVATION PLANS AND GOALS, AND OFTEN SERVES AS A BRIDGE BETWEEN PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PRIVATE LANDOWNERS. THE TRUST IS ONE OF NUMEROUS CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFIED BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS TO ACCEPT CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $143k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $143k | — | — | $10k | $157k $172k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 18 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at ARIZONA LAND AND WATER TRUST INC equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment 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 58%
from 2022
From $99k in 2022 to $157k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 58% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 52%.
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 ARIZONA LAND AND WATER TRUST INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of ARIZONA LAND AND WATER TRUST INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of ARIZONA LAND AND WATER TRUST INC received $156,736 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at ARIZONA LAND AND WATER TRUST INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at ARIZONA LAND AND WATER TRUST INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at ARIZONA LAND AND WATER TRUST INC equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are ARIZONA LAND AND WATER TRUST INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, ARIZONA LAND AND WATER TRUST INC reported $3.8M in total revenue and $1.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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