Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chairman Board Chair 75th to 90th percentile | $227k $245k |
President & CEO Median to 75th percentile | $122k $132k |
Vice President - Grants Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $89k $96k |
VP Science & Research Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $89k $96k |
VP Operations Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $89k $96k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE DIXON WATER FOUNDATION equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$132k
Itemized grants
11
Median grant
$4k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY | ALPINE, TX | RANCH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | $75k |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY IN TEXAS | SAN ANOTONIO, TX | CONSERVATION | $25k |
| ENVIROMENTAL DEFENSE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | ENVIROMENT | $10k |
| OGALLALA COMMONS INC | NAZARETH, TX | AQUIFER STEWARDSHIP | $10k |
| PRESIDIO COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MARFA, TX | WATER CONSERVATION | $4k |
| REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | RANCH AGRICULTURE | $4k |
| TEXAS LAND TRUST COUNCIL | WIMBERLEY, TX | ENVIROMENT | $2k |
| TEXAS CHAPTER OF THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY | BURTON, TX | WILDLIFE | $1k |
| TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION | SAN ANOTONIO, TX | LANDS PROGRAM | $1k |
| BIG BEND RANCH RODEO | ALPINE, TX | RANCH LIFE | $700 |
| MARFA EDUCATION FOUNDATION | MARFA, TX | ENVIROMENT | $500 |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE DIXON WATER FOUNDATION
What does the Board Chair of THE DIXON WATER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Chair of THE DIXON WATER FOUNDATION received $226,626 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Chair roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at THE DIXON WATER FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Board Chair at THE DIXON WATER FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE DIXON WATER FOUNDATION equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE DIXON WATER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE DIXON WATER FOUNDATION reported $1.2M in total revenue and $2.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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