THE MISSION OF THE SHADOW PROJECT IS TO MAKE SCHOOL MORE ACCESSIBLE AND ENGAGING FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, SO THEY CAN ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. SINCE 2003, THE SHADOW PROJECT HAS SUPPORTED OVER 19,000 STUDENTS IMPACTED BY AUTISM, ADHD, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) DYSLEXIA AND OTHER LEARNING CHALLENGES TO IMPROVE THEIR READING SKILLS, BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND SHATTER MYTHS ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE CAPABLE OF. STUDENTS IN THE SHADOW PROJECT HAVE GONE ON TO BECOME CLASSROOM LEADERS, READING CHAMPIONS, AND THE FIRST IN THEIR FAMILY TO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Oregon.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $92k $101k |
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 13 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE SHADOW PROJECT equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,319 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE SHADOW PROJECT
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE SHADOW PROJECT earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE SHADOW PROJECT received $92,481 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Oregon, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE SHADOW PROJECT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Oregon, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE SHADOW PROJECT falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE SHADOW PROJECT equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE SHADOW PROJECT's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE SHADOW PROJECT reported $773k in total revenue and $628k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
Compare any role, sector, or revenue band
Build your own benchmark from millions of reported positions.