Forest Forward works with the community to combat the causes and effects of systemic inequities through neighborhood revitalization that centers efforts to accelerate the advancement of marginalized people. The centerpoint of the project is the restoration and renovation of the historic Forest Theater in South Dallas.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Texas.
- Base
- $165k
- Bonus
- $25k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $165k | $25k | — | — | $190k $207k |
Chief Dev. Officer Unclassified | — | — | — | — | $120k $131k |
VP of Strategy Board Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $120k $131k |
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 9 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at FOREST FORWARD equaled 8% 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 FOREST FORWARD
What does the Chief Executive Officer of FOREST FORWARD earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of FOREST FORWARD received $190,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Texas, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at FOREST FORWARD compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at FOREST FORWARD falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at FOREST FORWARD equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are FOREST FORWARD's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, FOREST FORWARD reported $7.9M in total revenue and $2.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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