THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO EMPOWER STUDENTS TO ACCESS AND AFFORD COLLEGE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Board Co-president 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers in Wisconsin | $49k $53k |
Executive Director & Board Secretary Board Secretary 75th to 90th percentile | $49k $53k |
Board Co-president & Secretary Board Secretary 75th to 90th percentile | $49k $53k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at FAIR OPPORTUNITY PROJECT equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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.
Up 10%
from 2023
From $45k in 2023 to $49k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 10% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 102%.
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 FAIR OPPORTUNITY PROJECT
What does the Chief Executive Officer of FAIR OPPORTUNITY PROJECT earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of FAIR OPPORTUNITY PROJECT received $48,827 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Wisconsin, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at FAIR OPPORTUNITY PROJECT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Wisconsin, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at FAIR OPPORTUNITY PROJECT falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at FAIR OPPORTUNITY PROJECT equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are FAIR OPPORTUNITY PROJECT's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, FAIR OPPORTUNITY PROJECT reported $356k in total revenue and $346k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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