WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC. (THE TRUST) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED IN 1985 TO EXPAND DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC'S (DU'S) MISSION TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN THE PROTECTION OF THE NATURAL BALANCE OF WETLANDS ECOSYSTEMS ENSURING THE FUTURE VIABILITY OF WATERFOWL AND OTHER WETLAND WILDLIFE IN NORTH AMERICA. THE TRUST OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF DU AND COMPLIMENTS DU'S DOMESTIC HABITAT PROGRAMS IN HARMONY WITH DU'S CONSERVATION PRIORITIES. THE TRUST IS ALSO A FIDUCIARY FOR DU AND MANAGES ENDOWMENTS AND REVOLVING FUNDS. DU IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE TRUST.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Assistant Secretary Secretary (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $38k $42k |
Executive Secretary Secretary (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $37k $41k |
Assistant Treasurer 10th to 25th percentile | $36k $39k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $35k $38k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $32k $35k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 37 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Wetlands America Trust Inc equaled 0.8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 25%
from 2022
From $51k in 2022 to $38k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Secretary (Operational) pay fell 20% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 25%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 30% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Member pay fell 22% 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 Wetlands America Trust Inc
What does the Secretary (Operational) of Wetlands America Trust Inc earn?
In 2023, the Secretary (Operational) of Wetlands America Trust Inc received $38,116 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Secretary (Operational) roles among Environment organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Secretary (Operational) pay at Wetlands America Trust Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Secretary (Operational) at Wetlands America Trust Inc falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Wetlands America Trust Inc equaled 0.8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are Wetlands America Trust Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Wetlands America Trust Inc reported $11M in total revenue and $5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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