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Forge Institute

Forge Institute reported paying Lee Watson, Ceo, $296,211 in total compensation (FY 2024).

That places Lee Watson at approximately the 97th percentile among 239 similarly sized education nonprofits (median $118,771).

$2,320,285Total revenue (FY 2024)
$296,211Total executive compensation
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Comparable education nonprofits

Compensation is normalized to AR cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.

OrganizationStateRevenueTotal comp
Today's Students Tomorrow's Teachers NY$2,318,562 $118,771
Silicon Valley Employers' Forum CA$2,324,251 $379,631
Immanuel Genius Inc NY$2,304,715 $49,404
The Steamboat Institute CO$2,337,985 $133,280
Marin Promise Partnership CA$2,338,859 $132,870
Myers Prouty Children's Campuses Inc VT$2,343,715 $76,701
Instant Impact Educational Services MS$2,296,250 $75,615
Tulsa Regional Stem Alliance Inc OK$2,346,429 $128,514

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