THE APGA RESEARCH FOUNDATION (RF) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT SERVES AS A "BANK" FOR PUBLIC GAS SYSTEMS VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS FOR NATURAL GAS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D). THE RF PROVIDES PUBLIC GAS SYSTEMS THEIR OWN ORGANIZATION TO COLLECT AND ALLOCATE VOLUNTARY DOLLARS TO R&D IMPORTANT TO PUBLIC GAS CUSTOMERS. THE RF IDENTIFIES AND PRIORITIZES RESEARCH PROJECTS IMPORTANT TO CONTRIBUTING PUBLIC GAS SYSTEMS AND ENSURES THAT PROJECT DELIVERABLES ARE TRACKED AND MET.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Mutual & Membership Benefit organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO Median to 75th percentile | $48k $51k |
VP Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $34k $36k |
COO 10th to 25th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $32k $34k |
Director Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $26k $27k |
Director Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $25k $27k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 22 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at APGA RESEARCH FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for mutual & membership benefit organizations is 4%.
Based on 1,353 mutual & membership benefit organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Held steady
from 2023
From $48k in 2023 to $48k in 2024.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 1%.
- Board Vice President pay fell 10% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Operating Officer pay fell 2% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about APGA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of APGA RESEARCH FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of APGA RESEARCH FOUNDATION received $48,104 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Mutual & Membership Benefit organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at APGA RESEARCH FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Mutual & Membership Benefit organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at APGA RESEARCH FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at APGA RESEARCH FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for mutual & membership benefit organizations is 4%.
What are APGA RESEARCH FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, APGA RESEARCH FOUNDATION reported $1.2M in total revenue and $1.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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