THE NORTHWEST SCHOOL OFFERS A FACULTY WHO ENGAGE EACH STUDENT IN SEQUENTIAL, CROSS-DISCIPLINARY STUDY IN THE HUMANITIES, SCIENCES AND THE ARTS. WE ARE A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE WHO CHALLENGE EACH OTHER TO LEARN IN A HEALTHY, CREATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE ATMOSPHERE OF RESPECT FOR OURSELVES, OTHERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT. WE GRADUATE STUDENTS WITH HISTORICAL, SCIENTIFIC, ARTISTIC AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE, ENABLING THEM TO THINK AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY, BELIEVING THEY HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE WORLD.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Washington.
- Base
- $330k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $37k
- Base
- $249k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $21k
- Base
- $188k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $177k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $158k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $160k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $157k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Head of School Officer (Unspecified) | $330k | — | — | $37k | $387k $428k |
Director of Finance & Operations 75th to 90th percentile | $249k | — | — | $21k | $284k $315k |
Upper School Director Thru 12/23 Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $188k | — | — | $12k | $210k $232k |
Dir. of Fund Development Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $177k | — | — | $16k | $201k $223k |
Director of IT Chief Information Officer Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $158k | — | — | $24k | $191k $211k |
Lower School Director Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $160k | — | — | $12k | $181k $200k |
Upper School Director Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $157k | — | — | $11k | $176k $195k |
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 22 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF THE ARTS HUMANITIES AND ENVIRONMENT equaled 2% 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 7%
from 2022
From $361k in 2022 to $387k in 2023.
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.
Chief Financial Officer pay rose 6% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 1%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 11% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Information Officer pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF THE ARTS HUMANITIES AND ENVIRONMENT
What does the Chief Financial Officer of THE NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF THE ARTS HUMANITIES AND ENVIRONMENT earn?
In 2023, the Chief Financial Officer of THE NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF THE ARTS HUMANITIES AND ENVIRONMENT received $284,356 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Financial Officer roles among Education organizations in Washington, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Financial Officer pay at THE NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF THE ARTS HUMANITIES AND ENVIRONMENT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Washington, the 2023 pay of the Chief Financial Officer at THE NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF THE ARTS HUMANITIES AND ENVIRONMENT falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF THE ARTS HUMANITIES AND ENVIRONMENT equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF THE ARTS HUMANITIES AND ENVIRONMENT's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF THE ARTS HUMANITIES AND ENVIRONMENT reported $23.4M in total revenue and $24.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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