GATHERING WATERS (WISCONSIN'S ALLIANCE FOR LAND TRUSTS) STRENGTHENS LAND TRUSTS TO PROTECT WISCONSIN'S SPECIAL PLACES AND GROW HEALTHY, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES. THE STRONGER THE ALLIANCE BETWEEN GATHERING WATERS' STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS, LAND TRUST LEADERS, AND THE BROADER CONSERVATION COMMUNITY, THE MORE SUCCESSFUL WE ARE IN PROTECTING THE LANDS THAT PROVIDE SO MUCH VALUE TO ALL OF US.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations in Wisconsin.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $126k $136k |
Director (thru July) Board Member 25th percentile to medianvs Environment peers nationwide | $15k $16k |
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 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at GATHERING WATERS INC equaled 10% 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 4%
from 2023
From $121k in 2023 to $126k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 8%.
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 GATHERING WATERS INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of GATHERING WATERS INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of GATHERING WATERS INC received $126,369 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in Wisconsin, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at GATHERING WATERS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in Wisconsin, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at GATHERING WATERS INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at GATHERING WATERS INC equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are GATHERING WATERS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, GATHERING WATERS INC reported $1.3M in total revenue and $1.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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