The foundation for rural services (FRS), in cooperation with NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association, seeks to sustain and enhance the quality of life in America by advancing an understanding of rural issues. Our vision is to harness the power of the rural communications industry to enrich lives in America.
Executive compensation
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 Education organizations in Virginia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Ntca Chief Executive Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $284k $311k |
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $218k $238k |
Ntca Chief Financial Officer Median to 75th percentile | $110k $120k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 21 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Foundation For Rural Service equaled 25% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Foundation For Rural Service
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Foundation For Rural Service earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Foundation For Rural Service received $283,628 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Virginia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Foundation For Rural Service compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Virginia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Foundation For Rural Service falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Foundation For Rural Service equaled 25% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are Foundation For Rural Service's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Foundation For Rural Service reported $910k in total revenue and $1.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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