The Food Project's mission is to create a thoughtful and productive community of youth and adults from diverse backgrounds who work together to build a sustainable food system.
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 Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in Massachusetts.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Co-executive Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentilevs Food, Agriculture & Nutrition peers nationwide | $108k $119k |
President, Co-executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $101k $112k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 17 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Food Project Inc equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
Based on 2,784 food, agriculture & nutrition 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 The Food Project Inc
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of The Food Project Inc earn?
In 2023, the Highest Compensated Employee of The Food Project Inc received $108,435 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Highest Compensated Employee roles among Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at The Food Project Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at The Food Project Inc falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Food Project Inc equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
What are The Food Project Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The Food Project Inc reported $3M in total revenue and $3.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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