Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Washington.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President, Treasurer Board President Median to 75th percentile | $25k $27k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Browse compensation in Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking →
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at FOREST FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$963k
Itemized grants
61
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION | TACOMA, WA | OPERATING - DIABETES ADOLESCENT AND YOUND ADULT PROGRAM AT UW MEDICINE | $100k |
| MUSEUM OF GLASS | TACOMA, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $70k |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH PUGET SOUND | TACOMA, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40k |
| COMPREHENSIVE LIFE RESOURCES | TACOMA, WA | INTEGRATED CARE CENTER FOR PIERCE COUNTY | $40k |
| TACOMA ART MUSEUM | TACOMA, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40k |
| TACOMA ARTS LIVE | TACOMA, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40k |
| COLLEGE SUCCESS FOUNDATION - TACOMA | TACOMA, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25k |
| EMERGENCY FOOD NETWORK | LAKEWOOD, WA | BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $25k |
| GOODWILL OF THE OLYMPICS & RAINIER REGION | TACOMA, WA | OPERATING - POWER UP GOODWILL CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN | $25k |
| PALMER SCHOLARS | TACOMA, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25k |
| SYMPHONY TACOMA | TACOMA, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25k |
| FOOTHILLS RAILS-TO-TRAILS COALITION | PUYALLUP, WA | BUCKLEY FOOTHILLS TRAILHEAD | $20k |
| NORTHWEST IMMIGRANT RIGHTS PROJECT | SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20k |
| PARTNERS FOR PARKS | LACEY, WA | THE H-BARN PROJECT AT FORT STEILACOOM PARK | $20k |
| TACOMA PARKS FOUNDATION | TACOMA, WA | OPERATING - WHOLE CHILD SAFE ZONES | $20k |
| TACOMA YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION | TACOMA, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20k |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH | TACOMA, WA | TRINITY EARLY LEARNING CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $20k |
| TACOMA COMMUNITY HOUSE | TACOMA, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $18k |
| HOMES FIRST | LACEY, WA | ROOF REPLACEMENT ON MULTI-UNIT HOME FOR WOMEN IN RECOVERY | $15k |
| MUSEUM OF GLASS | TACOMA, WA | OPERATING SUPPORT - RED HOT | $15k |
| NORTHWEST SINFONIETTA | TACOMA, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15k |
| TACOMA OPERA | TACOMA, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15k |
| YWCA PIERCE COUNTY | TACOMA, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15k |
| 7TH STREET THEATRE ASSOCIATION | HOQUIAM, WA | FRONT FACADE AND ALLEY WALL RESTORATION | $10k |
| AMARA | TACOMA, WA | OPERATING - PIERCE COUNTY FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS | $10k |
Held steady
from 2022
From $25k in 2022 to $25k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 47%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about FOREST FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of FOREST FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of FOREST FOUNDATION received $25,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Washington, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at FOREST FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Washington, the 2023 pay of the Board President at FOREST FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at FOREST FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are FOREST FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, FOREST FOUNDATION reported $148k in total revenue and $1.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
Compare any role, sector, or revenue band
Build your own benchmark from millions of reported positions.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Learn More About Nonprofit Compensation
Guides to help you understand and use this data
Nonprofit 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 moreAre Nonprofit Salaries Public?
What IRS Form 990 discloses about executive compensation, who has to report it, and how to look it up.
Read more