THE WATSON INSTITUTE HELPS CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ACHIEVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR LIVES.
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 Education organizations in Pennsylvania.
- Base
- $142k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- $252
- Benefits
- $20k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Program Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $142k | $5k | $252 | $20k | $176k $197k |
Program Supervisor Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $117k $130k |
Program Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $110k $122k |
CFO 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $34k $38k |
Ceo/asst Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $23k $26k |
COO Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $18k $20k |
Chief Human Resource Officer Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $9k $10k |
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 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE WATSON INSTITUTE FRIENDSHIP ACADEMY equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 6%
from 2022
From $167k in 2022 to $176k 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.
Director (Operational) pay rose 6% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 11%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 7% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 7% 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 THE WATSON INSTITUTE FRIENDSHIP ACADEMY
What does the Director (Operational) of THE WATSON INSTITUTE FRIENDSHIP ACADEMY earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of THE WATSON INSTITUTE FRIENDSHIP ACADEMY received $176,392 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Education organizations in Pennsylvania, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at THE WATSON INSTITUTE FRIENDSHIP ACADEMY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at THE WATSON INSTITUTE FRIENDSHIP ACADEMY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE WATSON INSTITUTE FRIENDSHIP ACADEMY equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE WATSON INSTITUTE FRIENDSHIP ACADEMY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE WATSON INSTITUTE FRIENDSHIP ACADEMY reported $10.2M in total revenue and $10.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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