Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CFO and Secretary 25th percentile to median | $47k $51k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 2 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at WATERMAN FOUNDATION equaled 46% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 6%.
Based on 24,392 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$13k
Itemized grants
1
Median grant
$13k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLORES DE ABUNDANCIA | SAN ISIDRO, PE | TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS AIMED AT PRESERVING ENDANGERED PERUVIAN CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC PRACTICES, INCLUDING TRADITIONAL WEAVING. THIS GRANT WAS MADE UNDER THE EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 4945(H). | $13k |
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Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about WATERMAN FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Financial Officer of WATERMAN FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Financial Officer of WATERMAN FOUNDATION received $47,381 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Financial Officer roles among Education organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Financial Officer pay at WATERMAN FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Financial Officer at WATERMAN FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at WATERMAN FOUNDATION equaled 46% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 6%.
What are WATERMAN FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, WATERMAN FOUNDATION reported $160k in total revenue and $103k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size (Under $1M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.