THE WATER TOWER IS A NON-PROFIT INNOVATION HUB FOCUSED ON ADVANCING THE WATER INDUSTRY BY EXPEDITING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INNOVATIVE WATER SOLUTIONS AND ATTRACTING AND TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF WATER PROFESSIONALS.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 Education organizations in Georgia.
- Base
- $269k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $20k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $269k | — | $1k | $20k | $312k $326k |
Director of R&e Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $33k $34k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE WATER TOWER INSTITUTE equaled 34% 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 137%
from 2023
From $132k in 2023 to $312k in 2024.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE WATER TOWER INSTITUTE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE WATER TOWER INSTITUTE earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE WATER TOWER INSTITUTE received $312,241 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Georgia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE WATER TOWER INSTITUTE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Georgia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE WATER TOWER INSTITUTE falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE WATER TOWER INSTITUTE equaled 34% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE WATER TOWER INSTITUTE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE WATER TOWER INSTITUTE reported $883k in total revenue and $930k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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