THE THOMAS B. FORDHAM INSTITUTE IS THE NATIONS LEADER IN ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR EVERY CHILD THROUGH QUALITY RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND COMMENTARY, AS WELL AS ON-THE-GROUND ACTION AND ADVOCACY IN OHIO.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in District of Columbia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President and Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $60k $65k |
Director for Applications and Contracts Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $46k $50k |
Senior VP for Research Senior Vice President Below 10th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $44k $48k |
VP for Sponsorshp and Dayton Board Vice President Below 10th percentile | $41k $45k |
VP for Finance and Operations Vice President 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $39k $42k |
President Emeritus and Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $30k $33k |
Chief of Staff Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $28k $31k |
VP for Ohio Policy and Advocacy Board Vice President Below 10th percentile | $23k $25k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THOMAS B FORDHAM INSTITUTE equaled 2% 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.
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 THOMAS B FORDHAM INSTITUTE
What does the Board Member of THOMAS B FORDHAM INSTITUTE earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of THOMAS B FORDHAM INSTITUTE received $59,511 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Education organizations in District of Columbia, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at THOMAS B FORDHAM INSTITUTE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at THOMAS B FORDHAM INSTITUTE falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THOMAS B FORDHAM INSTITUTE equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THOMAS B FORDHAM INSTITUTE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THOMAS B FORDHAM INSTITUTE reported $2.1M in total revenue and $3.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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