AFTER TWO DECADES OF SUPPLYING COMMUNITIES WITH SAFE WATER, DR. GEORGE AND MOLLY GREENE, FOUNDERS OF WATER MISSION, REALIZED THEY WOULD NEVER SOLVE THE GLOBAL WATER CRISIS AT THE CURRENT RATE. WITH 2.2 BILLION PEOPLE IN THE WORLD STILL WITHOUT ACCESS TO SAFE WATER, THEY HAD A VISION FOR AN ORGANIZATION THAT COULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM FASTER. IN 2020, WATER MISSION TURNED THAT VISION INTO REALITY BY FOUNDING GLOBAL WATER CENTER (GWC).AT GWC, WE BELIEVE EVERYONE DESERVES ACCESS TO SAFELY MANAGED WATER. WITHOUT SUSTAINABLE WATER SYSTEMS, THIS GOAL REMAINS OUT OF REACH. THAT IS WHY GWC FOCUSES ON CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND COLLABORATION, EQUIPPING LEADERS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS AT THE SCALE NEEDED TO END THE GLOBAL WATER CRISIS. AS THE GO-TO RESOURCE FOR THE RURAL WATER SECTOR, WE HAVE EQUIPPED LEADERS IN OVER 130 COUNTRIES. TOGETHER, WE ARE SOLVING THE GLOBAL WATER CRISIS.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $156k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $53
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO Median to 75th percentile | $156k | — | — | $53 | $164k $179k |
Vice Chair Board Vice Chair Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $23k $25k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at GLOBAL WATER CENTER equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about GLOBAL WATER CENTER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of GLOBAL WATER CENTER earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of GLOBAL WATER CENTER received $163,800 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at GLOBAL WATER CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at GLOBAL WATER CENTER falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at GLOBAL WATER CENTER equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are GLOBAL WATER CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, GLOBAL WATER CENTER reported $3.2M in total revenue and $3.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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