THE MISSION OF THE AUGUST WILSON AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER IS TO OWN AND OPERATE A HOME FOR THE ARTS, STORYTELLING, LEARNING AND EXCHANGE AROUND THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE AND THE RICH CULTURE OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA. THE AWAACC IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS A VARIETY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES, INCLUDING SCHOOL AGED STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND SENIOR CITIZENS. MANY VISUAL ART EXPERIENCES HAVE EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM BUILT WITHIN IT, PROVIDING A DEEPER DIVE INTO THE ART WORK AND THE ARTIST. THE AWAACC ALSO PROVIDES A YOUTH WRITERS CAMP, FAMILY COMMUNITY DAY EVENTS, AND SPECIAL VISUAL ART TOURS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $260k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $4k
- Base
- $163k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Pennsylvania | $260k | — | — | $4k | $275k $297k |
VP of Institutional Advanc Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $163k | — | — | — | $163k $176k |
VP of Admin and Legal Affa Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $119k $129k |
VP of Operations and Admin Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $115k $124k |
Senior Program Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Pennsylvania | — | — | — | — | $105k $114k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER equaled 4% 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.
Held steady
from 2023
From $276k in 2023 to $275k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 23%.
- Board Vice President pay rose 33% from 2023 to 2024.
- Director (Operational) pay fell 1% 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 AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER received $274,756 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Pennsylvania: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER reported $7.8M in total revenue and $6.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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