The 1619 Freedom School is a free community-based after-school literacy program where students improve literacy skills and develop a love for reading through liberating instruction centered on Black American history.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Vice President 25th percentile to median | $39k $42k |
Secretary Secretary (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $34k $36k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at 1619 FREEDOM SCHOOL equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities 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 6%
from 2023
From $37k in 2023 to $39k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Vice President pay rose 6% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 51%.
- Secretary (Operational) pay rose 12% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about 1619 FREEDOM SCHOOL
What does the Vice President of 1619 FREEDOM SCHOOL earn?
In 2024, the Vice President of 1619 FREEDOM SCHOOL received $39,252 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Vice President roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Vice President pay at 1619 FREEDOM SCHOOL compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Vice President at 1619 FREEDOM SCHOOL falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at 1619 FREEDOM SCHOOL equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are 1619 FREEDOM SCHOOL's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, 1619 FREEDOM SCHOOL reported $436k in total revenue and $476k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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