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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 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 |
|---|---|
Director Officer (Unspecified) | $33k $34k |
Operations Manager 10th to 25th percentile | $15k $16k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE PROGRESSIVE FORUM equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE PROGRESSIVE FORUM
What does the Operations Manager of THE PROGRESSIVE FORUM earn?
In 2024, the Operations Manager of THE PROGRESSIVE FORUM received $15,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Operations Manager roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Operations Manager pay at THE PROGRESSIVE FORUM compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Operations Manager at THE PROGRESSIVE FORUM falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE PROGRESSIVE FORUM equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE PROGRESSIVE FORUM's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE PROGRESSIVE FORUM reported $257k in total revenue and $217k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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