THE TOM WATHEN CENTER USES AVIATION TO STIMULATE AN INTEREST AND COMPETENCE IN SCIENSE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM), WITH A SPEICAL EMPHASIS ON AERONAUTICS AND ON DEVELOPING A SENSE OF CIVIC OBLIGATION AND LEADERSHIP. THESE PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN OFFERED TO STUDENTS RANGING IN AGE FROM ELEMENTARY THROUGH POST-SECONDARY, EMPHASIZING SECONDARY-SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTIONS ARE RELATED SO AS TO BUILD CONTINUITY OF LEARNING, STARTING WITH SIMPLE CONCEPTS AND PROGRESSING THROUGH INCREASINGLY SOPHISTICATED SUBJECT MATTER, ALL DESIGNED TO USE THE FASCINATION OF FLIGHT TO INSPIRE THE LOVE OF LEARNING FOR SUCCESSFUL CAREERS AND SATISFYING LIVES.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director of Operations 25th percentile to median | $115k $123k |
Chief Financial Officer Median to 75th percentile | $109k $117k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 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 2024, the highest total compensation at The Tom Wathen Center equaled 5% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about The Tom Wathen Center
What does the Chief Operating Officer of The Tom Wathen Center earn?
In 2024, the Chief Operating Officer of The Tom Wathen Center received $114,757 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Operating Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at The Tom Wathen Center compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at The Tom Wathen Center falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at The Tom Wathen Center equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are The Tom Wathen Center's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, The Tom Wathen Center reported $4.1M in total revenue and $2.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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