to promote the literary arts by providing a venue for outstanding writing by both emerging and established authors; organizing writing contests to recognize and reward such authors; promoting new fiction on our website; and offering writing classes, readings, and other literary events for the enrichment of our community.
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 in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Vp, Sec & Dir Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $79k $84k |
President & Dir Median to 75th percentile | $74k $78k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN SHORT FICTION INC equaled 16% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about AMERICAN SHORT FICTION INC
What does the Vice President of AMERICAN SHORT FICTION INC earn?
In 2024, the Vice President of AMERICAN SHORT FICTION INC received $78,899 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Vice President roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Vice President pay at AMERICAN SHORT FICTION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Vice President at AMERICAN SHORT FICTION INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN SHORT FICTION INC equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are AMERICAN SHORT FICTION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, AMERICAN SHORT FICTION INC reported $596k in total revenue and $506k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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