THE PURPOSE OF THE QUEST INSTITUTE IS TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT PREMIER COMPREHENSIVE CHRISTIAN, PRIVATE, AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THEIR FEEDER SCHOOLS BY IDENTIFYING AND PROMOTING THE INSTITUTE'S PRINCIPLES, PRACTICES AND CORE EDUCATIONAL VALUES. IT ALSO SEEKS TO ENCOURAGE COOPERATION AMONG CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS THROUGH THE PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF BEST PRACTICES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in California.
- Base
- $17k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $17k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President-chair Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $159k $174k |
COO Below 10th percentile | $17k | — | — | $17k | $52k $57k |
CFO 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $31k $34k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE QUEST INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY EDUC equaled 34% 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.
Up 4%
from 2022
From $153k in 2022 to $159k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 17%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 1388% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 19% 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 QUEST INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY EDUC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE QUEST INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY EDUC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE QUEST INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY EDUC received $158,920 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE QUEST INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY EDUC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE QUEST INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY EDUC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE QUEST INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY EDUC equaled 34% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE QUEST INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY EDUC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE QUEST INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY EDUC reported $317k in total revenue and $473k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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