Polyvagal Institute (PVI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating professionals in the areas of healthcare and education for a greater understanding of polyvagal theory, a theory developed by Dr. Stephen Porges which bridges physiological and psychological disciplines.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 12 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO Median to 75th percentile | $144k $155k |
Director Mkting Board Member Above 90th percentile | $111k $119k |
Director Media Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $105k $113k |
COO 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $94k $100k |
Director Enroll Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $85k $91k |
Director Edu Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $77k $83k |
Director of Org Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $35k $38k |
Course Coordinator Unclassified | $18k $19k |
Marketing Speciali Unclassified | $8k $8k |
Admin Coordinator Unclassified | $8k $8k |
Media Specialist Unclassified | $4k $5k |
Media Specialist Unclassified | $4k $4k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at POLYVAGAL INSTITUTE equaled 10% 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.
Up 20%
from 2023
From $120k in 2023 to $144k in 2024.
Estimated with Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay fell 7% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 65%.
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 POLYVAGAL INSTITUTE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of POLYVAGAL INSTITUTE earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of POLYVAGAL INSTITUTE received $144,050 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Colorado, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at POLYVAGAL INSTITUTE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Colorado, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at POLYVAGAL INSTITUTE falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at POLYVAGAL INSTITUTE equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are POLYVAGAL INSTITUTE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, POLYVAGAL INSTITUTE reported $1.6M in total revenue and $1.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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