OUR GOAL IS A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PEOPLE HAVE A PASSION FOR LONG ISLAND SOUND, STUDENTS SUCCEED, AND OUR COMMUNITY THRIVES. WE ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY AND PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT THROUGH CLIMATE SCIENCE TEACHING, JOBS AND SKILLS TRAINING, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $183k
- Bonus
- $45k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $101
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Above 90th percentilevs Environment peers in Connecticut | $183k | $45k | — | $101 | $234k $261k |
VP of Development Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $136k $152k |
VP of Programs Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $130k $146k |
VP of Finance Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $125k $139k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 27 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SOUNDWATERS INC equaled 6% 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.
Down 9%
from 2022
From $257k in 2022 to $234k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 9% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 29%.
- Board Vice President pay rose 6% from 2022 to 2023.
- Vice President pay rose 8% 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 SOUNDWATERS INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SOUNDWATERS INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of SOUNDWATERS INC received $233,695 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in Connecticut: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SOUNDWATERS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in Connecticut, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SOUNDWATERS INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SOUNDWATERS INC equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are SOUNDWATERS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SOUNDWATERS INC reported $3.5M in total revenue and $3.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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