Advocating for Human-Centered Design as a regional approach to improve economic, social, and civic life in our community.Design Forward Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to leveraging the power of design to drive social impact. As a collective of San Diego's leading design minds from industry and academia, it fosters collaboration across disciplines to tackle complex societal challenges. The organization focuses on creating innovative solutions that enhance community well-being, sustainability, and inclusivity.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Dir. Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $57k $61k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
Browse compensation in Community Improvement & Capacity Building →
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at DESIGN FORWARD ALLIANCE equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building 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 DESIGN FORWARD ALLIANCE
What does the Board Member of DESIGN FORWARD ALLIANCE earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of DESIGN FORWARD ALLIANCE received $57,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at DESIGN FORWARD ALLIANCE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at DESIGN FORWARD ALLIANCE falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at DESIGN FORWARD ALLIANCE equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are DESIGN FORWARD ALLIANCE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, DESIGN FORWARD ALLIANCE reported $382k in total revenue and $423k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
Compare any role, sector, or revenue band
Build your own benchmark from millions of reported positions.
Learn More About Nonprofit Compensation
Guides to help you understand and use this data
Nonprofit CFO Salary
What nonprofit CFOs earn, what drives the number, and how to use public compensation data in a job search or negotiation.
Read moreNonprofit Executive Director Salary
What nonprofit executive directors earn, what drives the number, and how to use public compensation data whether you are a candidate, a current ED, or a board member.
Read moreHow to Look Up Nonprofit Salaries
Two approaches to finding executive compensation at any tax-exempt organization, from raw IRS filings to searchable databases.
Read more