THE MISSION OF THE TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF UTILITY DISTRICTS IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY TECHNICAL, LEGAL, AND OPERATION SUPPORT TO ITS MEMBERS IN DELIVERING SAFE AND EFFICIENT SERVICES IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $182k
- Bonus
- $27k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $159k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $133k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $119k
- Bonus
- $8k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $115k
- Bonus
- $7k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $50k
- Bonus
- $2k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Former Executive Director 75th to 90th percentilevs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers in Tennessee | — | — | — | — | $188k $205k |
Attorney Key Employee Median to 75th percentile | $182k | $27k | — | — | $182k $199k |
Utility Management Consultant Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $159k | $5k | — | — | $159k $174k |
Program Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $133k | $4k | — | — | $133k $145k |
Office Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $119k | $8k | — | — | $119k $130k |
Education Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $115k | $7k | — | — | $115k $125k |
Executive Director 25th percentile to medianvs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers in Tennessee | $50k | $2k | — | — | $52k $56k |
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 14 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF UTILITY DISTRICTS equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 7%
from 2022
From $203k in 2022 to $188k 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 fell 7% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 2%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 47% from 2022 to 2023.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 12% 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 TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF UTILITY DISTRICTS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF UTILITY DISTRICTS earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF UTILITY DISTRICTS received $187,956 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Tennessee, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF UTILITY DISTRICTS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Tennessee, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF UTILITY DISTRICTS falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF UTILITY DISTRICTS equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF UTILITY DISTRICTS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF UTILITY DISTRICTS reported $5.4M in total revenue and $4.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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