KEEPING WATER CLEAN, SAFE AND HEALTHY IS THE HEART OF OUR MISSION. WE WORK TO PROTECT AND RESTORE OUR WATER AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY THROUGH CONSERVATION, ADVOCACY, SCIENCE AND EDUCATION. IT ADDRESSES KEY ISSUES AFFECTING WATER QUALITY AND LAND USE, EDUCATES AREA RESIDENTS ABOUT THE ECOLOGY OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND PRESERVES OPEN SPACE BY MAINTAINING A 950-ACRE NATURE RESERVE AND ORGANIC FARM.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chief of Finance and Admin Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $138k $154k |
Chief of Operations Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $131k $147k |
Development Director 25th percentile to median | $125k $140k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE WATERSHED INSTITUTE INC equaled 3% 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 THE WATERSHED INSTITUTE INC
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of THE WATERSHED INSTITUTE INC earn?
In 2023, the Highest Compensated Employee of THE WATERSHED INSTITUTE INC received $137,716 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Highest Compensated Employee roles among Environment organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at THE WATERSHED INSTITUTE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at THE WATERSHED INSTITUTE INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE WATERSHED INSTITUTE INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are THE WATERSHED INSTITUTE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE WATERSHED INSTITUTE INC reported $3.9M in total revenue and $4.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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