OUR PASSION IS TO SUPPORT THE DRINKING WATER PROFESSIONALS THAT PROVIDE SAFE AND RELIABLE WATER TO MILLIONS OF PEOPLE THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING TRUSTED RESOURCES TO THE DRINKING WATER COMMUNITY. SPECIFICALLY, CA-NV AWWA HOSTS OVER 400 TECHNICAL SESSIONS AND EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS EACH YEAR, CERTIFIES THOUSANDS OF WATER PROFESSIONALS IN 6 DISCIPLINES, PUBLISHES SOURCE MAGAZINE AND HELPS MEMBERS CONNECT TO COLLEAGUES, FRIENDS, IDEAS AND TECHNOLOGY. FOR OVER 100 YEARS, CA-NV AWWA MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS HAVE IMPACTED THE INDUSTRY WITH THEIR COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO LEADING, EDUCATING, AND SERVING THE DRINKING WATER COMMUNITY TO ENSURE PUBLIC HEALTH AND TO PROVIDE SAFE AND SUFFICIENT WATER FOR ALL.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $140k
- Bonus
- $3k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $27k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Secretary/executive Direct Secretary (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $140k | $3k | — | $27k | $170k $182k |
Director of Finance & Education Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $147k $157k |
Director of Certification Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to medianvs Public & Societal Benefit peers in California | — | — | — | — | $137k $147k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 25 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CALIFORNIA-NEVADA SECTION AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,608 public & societal benefit organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Held steady
from 2023
From $170k in 2023 to $170k in 2024.
Estimated with Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Secretary (Operational) pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 3%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 8% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CALIFORNIA-NEVADA SECTION AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION
What does the Secretary (Operational) of CALIFORNIA-NEVADA SECTION AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2024, the Secretary (Operational) of CALIFORNIA-NEVADA SECTION AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION received $169,909 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Secretary (Operational) roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Secretary (Operational) pay at CALIFORNIA-NEVADA SECTION AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Secretary (Operational) at CALIFORNIA-NEVADA SECTION AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CALIFORNIA-NEVADA SECTION AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are CALIFORNIA-NEVADA SECTION AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA-NEVADA SECTION AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION reported $3.4M in total revenue and $3.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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