THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS FIGHTING FIRES IN THE COLD WATER FIRE DISTRICT OF CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations in North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $30k $32k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $18k $20k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $14k $15k |
President 25th percentile to medianvs Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief peers nationwide | $13k $15k |
Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $2k $2k |
Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief peers nationwide | $1k $1k |
Board Member Below 10th percentile | $436 $476 |
Board Member Below 10th percentile | $332 $363 |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at COLD WATER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public safety, disaster preparedness & relief organizations is 5%.
Based on 1,753 public safety, disaster preparedness & relief organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about COLD WATER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
What does the Board Member of COLD WATER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of COLD WATER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT received $29,641 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations in North Carolina, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at COLD WATER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations in North Carolina, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at COLD WATER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at COLD WATER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public safety, disaster preparedness & relief organizations is 5%.
What are COLD WATER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, COLD WATER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT reported $480k in total revenue and $386k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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