THE MISSION OF ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH AND ENLIGHTENMENT (A.R.E.) IS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFOUND PERSONAL CHANGE IN BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT THROUGH THE WISDOM FOUND IN THE EDGAR CAYCE MATERIAL.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $169k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director/ceo Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $169k | — | — | $11k | $180k $197k |
Director - AVP Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $101k $110k |
Director - Co Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $95k $103k |
Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $84k $91k |
Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $77k $84k |
Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $75k $81k |
Director Director (Operational) 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $38k $41k |
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 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT INC equaled 3% 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 ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT INC
What does the Director (Operational) of ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT INC earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT INC received $180,106 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT INC reported $9.4M in total revenue and $6.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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