Artsparks mission is to provide access to high-quality dance programming, to foster the understanding of dance as an art form, and to challenge students of all ages and abilities to discover new heights of individual excellence through attention and creativity.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Ohio.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $58k $62k |
Artistic Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $52k $56k |
Managing Director Director (Operational) 10th to 25th percentile | $23k $25k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest 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 Art Sparks equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 16,529 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 12%
from 2023
From $52k in 2023 to $58k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 15% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 96%.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 1% 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 Art Sparks
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Art Sparks earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Art Sparks received $57,708 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Ohio, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Art Sparks compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Ohio, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Art Sparks falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Art Sparks equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Art Sparks's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Art Sparks reported $544k in total revenue and $445k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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