IT IS THE NASHVILLE DOLPHINS' MISSION TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND COMBAT THE ALARMINGLY HIGH STATISTIC OF DROWNING DEATHS. THE NASHVILLE DOLPHINS PROVIDE ADAPTIVE AQUATIC LESSONS RANGING FROM WATER SAFETY AND SURVIVAL THROUGH COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM PROGRAMMING AT NO COST. IN ADDITION, WE EMPOWER OUR SWIMMERS TO EXPERIENCE THE JOY AND PRIDE OF BEING A LIFETIME MEMBER OF THE NASHVILLE DOLPHINS FAMILY. OUR PROGRAMS AIM TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY, HEALTH, AND SAFETY OF THE DAILY LIVES OF BOTH OUR PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, WITHIN A SAFE AND SOCIALLY SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in Tennessee.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $104k $114k |
Finance Director 25th percentile to medianvs Recreation & Sports peers nationwide | $13k $14k |
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 18 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at DOLPHIN AQUATICS DBA NASHVILLE DOLPHINS equaled 33% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
Based on 7,435 recreation & sports organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Held steady
from 2022
From $104k in 2022 to $104k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 12%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 51% from 2022 to 2023.
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 DOLPHIN AQUATICS DBA NASHVILLE DOLPHINS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of DOLPHIN AQUATICS DBA NASHVILLE DOLPHINS earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of DOLPHIN AQUATICS DBA NASHVILLE DOLPHINS received $104,056 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations in Tennessee, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at DOLPHIN AQUATICS DBA NASHVILLE DOLPHINS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in Tennessee, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at DOLPHIN AQUATICS DBA NASHVILLE DOLPHINS falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at DOLPHIN AQUATICS DBA NASHVILLE DOLPHINS equaled 33% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are DOLPHIN AQUATICS DBA NASHVILLE DOLPHINS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, DOLPHIN AQUATICS DBA NASHVILLE DOLPHINS reported $441k in total revenue and $313k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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