RECLAIM THE RIO GRANDE WATERSHED BY DIRECT RECLAMATION ACTIVITIES AND BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND FUNDRAISING FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE WATERSHED.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $161k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $161k | — | — | — | $161k $176k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at RIO GRANDE RETURN equaled 11% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about RIO GRANDE RETURN
What does the Chief Executive Officer of RIO GRANDE RETURN earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of RIO GRANDE RETURN received $160,631 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at RIO GRANDE RETURN compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at RIO GRANDE RETURN falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at RIO GRANDE RETURN equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are RIO GRANDE RETURN's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, RIO GRANDE RETURN reported $1.2M in total revenue and $1.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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