The mission of Americans for the Arts (AFTA) is to serve, advance, and lead the network of lead the network of organizations and individuals who cultivate, promote, sustain, and support the arts in America.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $550k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $2k
- Base
- $241k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $30k
- Base
- $229k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $3k
- Base
- $205k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $198k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $68k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $89k
- Benefits
- $6k
- Base
- $130k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $28k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in District of Columbia | $550k | — | — | $2k | $565k $620k |
Counsel & Exec. Dir., Aaf Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in District of Columbia | $241k | — | — | $30k | $288k $316k |
Vp, Leadership Alliances Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $229k | — | — | $3k | $247k $270k |
Vp, Research & Policy Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $205k | — | — | $14k | $234k $256k |
Vp, Strategic Communications Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $198k | — | — | $17k | $218k $239k |
Vp, Systems Engagement - Until 4/23 Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $68k | — | $89k | $6k | $173k $189k |
Chief of Staff - Until 9/2023 Board Member Above 90th percentile | $130k | — | — | $28k | $161k $176k |
Senior Vp, Development - As of 8/2023 Senior Vice President Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $144k $157k |
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 24 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Americans for the Arts Inc equaled 5% 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 Americans for the Arts Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Americans for the Arts Inc earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Americans for the Arts Inc received $565,348 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Americans for the Arts Inc 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 Inc falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Americans for the Arts Inc equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Americans for the Arts Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Americans for the Arts Inc reported $2.6M in total revenue and $11.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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