FOUNDED IN 1865 AT NOTRE DAME, INDIANA, AVE MARIA PRESS, INC, A MINISTRY OF THE CONGREGATION OF HOLY CROSS UNITED STATES PROVINCE, INC, IS A CATHOLIC PUBLISHING COMPANY. THEY SERVE THE SPIRITUAL AND FORMATIVE NEEDS OF THE CHURCH AND ITS SCHOOLS, INSTITUTIONS, AND MINISTERS, CHRISTIAN INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, AND OTHERS SEEKING SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT. IN THE TRADITION OF THE HOLY CROSS, THEY ARE COMMITTED, AS EDUCATORS IN THE FAITH, TO HELPING PEOPLE KNOW, LOVE AND SERVE GOD AND TO SPREADING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS THROUGH BOOKS AND OTHER RESOURCES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Religion-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $164k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $3k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Publisher/ceo Officer (Unspecified) | $164k | — | — | $3k | $166k $184k |
Editorial Director/secretary Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $133k $147k |
Director of Finance 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $120k $133k |
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 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at AVE MARIA PRESS INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
Based on 11,129 religion-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 3%
from 2022
From $161k in 2022 to $166k in 2023.
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 Financial Officer pay rose 1817% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 24%.
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 AVE MARIA PRESS INC
What does the Director (Operational) of AVE MARIA PRESS INC earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of AVE MARIA PRESS INC received $133,277 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Religion-Related organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at AVE MARIA PRESS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Religion-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at AVE MARIA PRESS INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at AVE MARIA PRESS INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
What are AVE MARIA PRESS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, AVE MARIA PRESS INC reported $2.8M in total revenue and $3.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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