OUR MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE DEVELOP AS SYSTEMS THINKERS. WE AIM TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ACTIVELY INCORPORATING SYSTEMS THINKING INTO TEACHING, LEADING AND LEARNING. ALTHOUGH SYSTEMS THINKING IS ROOTED IN COMPLEX THEORY AND ANALYTICS, WE MAKE SYSTEMS THINKING CONCEPTS EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND APPLICABLE TO REAL-WORLD SETTINGS AND CHALLENGES. WE ARE DEDICATED TO INCREASING THE CAPACITY OF EDUCATORS, AS WELL AS COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS LEADERS TO DELIVER LIFETIME BENEFITS TO OTHERS THROUGH THE EFFECTIVE APPLICATION OF SYSTEMS THINKING. FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE BOARDROOM, OUR AIM IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP THEIR SYSTEMS THINKING CAPACITIES SO THEY CAN BECOME SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL, WORK AND LIFE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations in Arizona.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO and Pres Median to 75th percentile | $140k $153k |
Chief Learni Officer (Unspecified) | $139k $152k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West 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 WATERS CENTER FOR SYSTEMS THINKING equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services 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 WATERS CENTER FOR SYSTEMS THINKING
What does the Chief Executive Officer of WATERS CENTER FOR SYSTEMS THINKING earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of WATERS CENTER FOR SYSTEMS THINKING received $140,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Human Services organizations in Arizona, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at WATERS CENTER FOR SYSTEMS THINKING compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in Arizona, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at WATERS CENTER FOR SYSTEMS THINKING falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WATERS CENTER FOR SYSTEMS THINKING equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are WATERS CENTER FOR SYSTEMS THINKING's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WATERS CENTER FOR SYSTEMS THINKING reported $1.1M in total revenue and $941k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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