THE BOSTON BOOK FESTIVAL CELEBRATES THE POWER OF WORDS TO STIMULATE, AGITATE, UNITE, DELIGHT, AND INSPIRE BY HOLDING YEAR-ROUND EVENTS CULMINATING IN AN ANNUAL, FREE FESTIVAL THAT PROMOTES A CULTURE OF READING AND IDEAS AND ENHANCES THE VIBRANCY OF THE GREATER BOSTON REGION AND BEYOND.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Massachusetts.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $95k $105k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at BOSTON BOOK FESTIVAL INC equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 6%.
Based on 24,392 education 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 BOSTON BOOK FESTIVAL INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BOSTON BOOK FESTIVAL INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of BOSTON BOOK FESTIVAL INC received $95,451 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Massachusetts, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BOSTON BOOK FESTIVAL INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Massachusetts, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BOSTON BOOK FESTIVAL INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at BOSTON BOOK FESTIVAL INC equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 6%.
What are BOSTON BOOK FESTIVAL INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, BOSTON BOOK FESTIVAL INC reported $669k in total revenue and $622k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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