FORWARD THEATER COMPANY IS A HOME BASE FOR WISCONSIN THEATER PROFESSIONALS THAT WILL EXPAND THE ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL LIFE OF THE GREATER MADISON AREA.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Artistic Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $98k $109k |
Managing Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $89k $99k |
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 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at FORWARD THEATER COMPANY equaled 6% 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.
Up 6%
from 2022
From $93k in 2022 to $98k in 2023.
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.
Director (Operational) pay rose 6% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 36%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about FORWARD THEATER COMPANY
What does the Director (Operational) of FORWARD THEATER COMPANY earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of FORWARD THEATER COMPANY received $98,422 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at FORWARD THEATER COMPANY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at FORWARD THEATER COMPANY falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at FORWARD THEATER COMPANY equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are FORWARD THEATER COMPANY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, FORWARD THEATER COMPANY reported $2M in total revenue and $1.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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