The RPM Foundation supports restoration and preservation training programs for the next generation of automotive, motorcycle and marine craftsmen. As the educational arm of America's Automotive Trust, the services, resources and grants provided by the RPM Foundation safeguard the future of the collector vehicle industry by sustaining hands-on training for young adults.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Exec Director, Rpm Officer (Unspecified) | $116k $124k |
Vice Chair & Ceo,aat Board Vice Chair Median to 75th percentile | $27k $29k |
Exec Director, Acm (left July 2024) Officer (Unspecified) | $17k $18k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 13 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at RPM FOUNDATION equaled 30% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 16,529 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 3%
from 2023
From $113k in 2023 to $116k in 2024.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Vice Chair pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 53%.
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 RPM FOUNDATION
What does the Board Vice Chair of RPM FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Vice Chair of RPM FOUNDATION received $26,972 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Vice Chair roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Vice Chair pay at RPM FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Vice Chair at RPM FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at RPM FOUNDATION equaled 30% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are RPM FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, RPM FOUNDATION reported $221k in total revenue and $389k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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