To carry out activities to raise funds from grants, contributions, bequest and devises, and support the charitable purposes of Americans for the Arts.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & CEO Below 10th percentile | $15k $16k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Americans for the Arts Foundation equaled 20,132% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Americans for the Arts Foundation
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Americans for the Arts Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Americans for the Arts Foundation received $14,898 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report more. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Americans for the Arts Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Americans for the Arts Foundation falls in the bottom 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Americans for the Arts Foundation equaled 20,132% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Americans for the Arts Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Americans for the Arts Foundation reported $76k in total revenue and $74 in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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