Our exhibitions and commissions, artist residencies, and education programs are based in the belief that art can inspire fresh thinking and important dialogue about our natural and cultural environment.
Executive compensation
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 Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & Ed Median to 75th percentile | $90k $98k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at FOR-SITE Foundation equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities 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 FOR-SITE Foundation
What does the Chief Executive Officer of FOR-SITE Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of FOR-SITE Foundation received $90,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at FOR-SITE Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at FOR-SITE Foundation falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at FOR-SITE Foundation equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are FOR-SITE Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, FOR-SITE Foundation reported $836k in total revenue and $682k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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