American for the Arts Action Fund (the Action Fund) was formed to engage citizens in education and advocacy in support of the arts and arts education. Its activities are designed to educate members and the general public on the arts and arts education generally, and the impact of governmental policies and actions on the arts. The Action Fund also works to mobilize members and the general public to become more active in helping influence those governmental policies and actions.
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 District of Columbia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chief Counsel and Exec. Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to medianvs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $49k $52k |
President & CEO - Until 05/24 Below 10th percentile | $9k $9k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Americans for the Arts Action Fund equaled 14% 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.
Up 4%
from 2023
From $47k in 2023 to $49k in 2024.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 5%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay fell 43% 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 Americans for the Arts Action Fund
What does the Director (Operational) of Americans for the Arts Action Fund earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of Americans for the Arts Action Fund received $48,593 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at Americans for the Arts Action Fund compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at Americans for the Arts Action Fund falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Americans for the Arts Action Fund equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Americans for the Arts Action Fund's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Americans for the Arts Action Fund reported $413k in total revenue and $343k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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