To get clean water to every single person who needs it. Waves for Water has initiated the Clean Water Couriers program to bring clean water to catastrophic stricken regions around the world.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations in California.
- Base
- $228k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentile | $228k | — | — | — | $228k $252k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WAVES FOR WATER INC equaled 29% 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.
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 WAVES FOR WATER INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of WAVES FOR WATER INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of WAVES FOR WATER INC received $228,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Human Services organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at WAVES FOR WATER INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at WAVES FOR WATER INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WAVES FOR WATER INC equaled 29% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are WAVES FOR WATER INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WAVES FOR WATER INC reported $819k in total revenue and $793k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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