The main areas of emphasis for Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission are to attract sports events, generate positive economic development, and provide wellness programs that enhance the quality of life for the residents of Buncombe County.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $106k $116k |
Vice-president of Operations Median to 75th percentile | $78k $85k |
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 24 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Asheville-Buncombe Regional Sports Commission equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
Based on 7,435 recreation & sports organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 57%
from 2022
From $68k in 2022 to $106k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 57% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 15%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Asheville-Buncombe Regional Sports Commission
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Asheville-Buncombe Regional Sports Commission earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Asheville-Buncombe Regional Sports Commission received $106,130 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations in North Carolina, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Asheville-Buncombe Regional Sports Commission compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in North Carolina, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Asheville-Buncombe Regional Sports Commission falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Asheville-Buncombe Regional Sports Commission equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are Asheville-Buncombe Regional Sports Commission's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Asheville-Buncombe Regional Sports Commission reported $741k in total revenue and $831k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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