The AETFA's sole purpose is to provide funding support for Alabama Public Television (APT); therefore, it fully embraces the stated mission of APT. In summary, APT is committed to enrich the lives of Alabama citizens by providing essential educational services with the highest quality direct instructional content through digital streaming; by acting as an indispensable resource of Alabama's Storyteller; by promoting Alabama to the world as a unique community postured for business and growth; by working closely with Homeland Security and state agencies to provide a statewide network to disseminate information effectively in times of disaster; by bringing the very best in the world of music, theater, dance and the arts to enrich and inspire the lives of the people of our state; and by offering programming that educates the citizenry, giving them the means and the desire to reach their highest potential through the development of a strong work ethic bonded to honesty and integrity.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Alabama.
- Base
- $9k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $8k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $9k | — | — | — | $45k $49k |
Interim Executive Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to medianvs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $8k | — | — | — | $44k $48k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Alabama Education Television Foundation Authority equaled 0.6% 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.
Down 65%
from 2022
From $128k in 2022 to $45k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay rose 6% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 10%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Alabama Education Television Foundation Authority
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Alabama Education Television Foundation Authority earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Alabama Education Television Foundation Authority received $44,954 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Alabama, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Alabama Education Television Foundation Authority compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Alabama, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Alabama Education Television Foundation Authority falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Alabama Education Television Foundation Authority equaled 0.6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Alabama Education Television Foundation Authority's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Alabama Education Television Foundation Authority reported $9.2M in total revenue and $7.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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