THE RIGHT QUESTION INSTITUTE ADVANCES AN ORIGINAL EDUCATIONAL STRATEGY THAT MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR ALL PEOPLE TO ASK THEIR OWN QUESTIONS. THE TRANSFORMATIONAL SKILL OF ASKING QUESTIONS ENHANCES LEARNING, PROMOTES EMPOWERMENT, AND STRENGTHENS DEMOCRACY. PEOPLE - INCLUDING THOSE FURTHEST FROM POWER - CAN USE THIS SKILL TO THINK AND LEARN INDEPENDENTLY, PARTICIPATE MEANINGFULLY IN DECISIONS THAT AFFECT THEM, AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.
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 Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Massachusetts.
- Base
- $145k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $32k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $145k | — | — | $32k | $190k $209k |
Co-director Democracy Buil Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $135k $149k |
Co-director Democracy Buil Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $132k $145k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE RIGHT QUESTION INSTITUTE INC equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building 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 9%
from 2022
From $174k in 2022 to $190k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 9% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 10%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 5% 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 RIGHT QUESTION INSTITUTE INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE RIGHT QUESTION INSTITUTE INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE RIGHT QUESTION INSTITUTE INC received $189,505 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Massachusetts, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE RIGHT QUESTION INSTITUTE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Massachusetts, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE RIGHT QUESTION INSTITUTE INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE RIGHT QUESTION INSTITUTE INC equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are THE RIGHT QUESTION INSTITUTE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE RIGHT QUESTION INSTITUTE INC reported $1.1M in total revenue and $1.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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