VENTURE FORWARD IS A 501(C)(3) SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TO NVCA, WITH A MISSION IS TO DIVERSIFY, EDUCATE, AND EMPOWER THE VC INVESTOR CLASS TO ADVANCE THE INDUSTRY AND MAXIMIZE IMPACT AND RETURNS. WE PROVIDE EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND CONNECTIONS TO DRIVE INTERSECTIONAL DIVERSITY WITHIN THE VENTURE CAPITAL COMMUNITY. WE ENABLE EMERGING INVESTORS TO BECOME VC INVESTORS BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES AND OPENING DOORS THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE HAVE BEEN CLOSED TO THEM. FOR VC INVESTORS AND FIRMS, WE REPRESENT A "SQUARE ONE" RESOURCE TO HELP THEM IMPLEMENT MEANINGFUL DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION PRACTICES.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in District of Columbia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Board Member Above 90th percentilevs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers nationwide | $165k $181k |
Executive Director Below 10th percentile | $27k $29k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE VENTURE CAPITAL FOUNDATION equaled 14% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE VENTURE CAPITAL FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of THE VENTURE CAPITAL FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of THE VENTURE CAPITAL FOUNDATION received $164,837 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at THE VENTURE CAPITAL FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at THE VENTURE CAPITAL FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE VENTURE CAPITAL FOUNDATION equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are THE VENTURE CAPITAL FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE VENTURE CAPITAL FOUNDATION reported $1.7M in total revenue and $1.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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