THE MISSION OF THE PHILADELPHIA OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL IS TO CHANGE LIVES THROUGH CHALLENGE AND DISCOVERY. IN 1992, PHILADELPHIA LEADERS, INCLUDING FORMER PHILADELPHIA MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER, ESTABLISHED THE PHILADELPHIA OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL (POBS) TO INSPIRE AND EQUIP OUR REGION'S YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND LIFE THROUGH OUTDOOR LEARNING PROGRAMS AND EXPEDITIONS THAT BUILD CHARACTER, DEVELOP LEADERSHIP, AND FOSTER AN ETHIC OF SERVICE TO ONE'S COMMUNITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, TODAY, THE ORGANIZATION IS ONE OF 11 INDEPENDENT AND LOCALLY OPERATED SCHOOLS CHARTERED BY OUTWARD BOUND USA. POBS IS THE FIRST OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL IN THE U.S. AND THE SECOND IN THE WORLD TO EARN RIGOROUS ACCREDITATION FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION (AEE).
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Youth Development organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $143k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Di 75th to 90th percentilevs Youth Development peers in Pennsylvania | $143k | — | — | — | $157k $168k |
Director of Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $110k $118k |
Director of Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $110k $118k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 29 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at PHILADELPHIA OUTWARD BOUND CENTER equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for youth development organizations is 11%.
Based on 5,229 youth development 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 11%
from 2023
From $141k in 2023 to $157k in 2024.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 204% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 5%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 22% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about PHILADELPHIA OUTWARD BOUND CENTER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of PHILADELPHIA OUTWARD BOUND CENTER earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of PHILADELPHIA OUTWARD BOUND CENTER received $156,553 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Youth Development organizations in Pennsylvania, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at PHILADELPHIA OUTWARD BOUND CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Youth Development organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at PHILADELPHIA OUTWARD BOUND CENTER falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at PHILADELPHIA OUTWARD BOUND CENTER equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for youth development organizations is 11%.
What are PHILADELPHIA OUTWARD BOUND CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, PHILADELPHIA OUTWARD BOUND CENTER reported $3.2M in total revenue and $3.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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