TO SERVE AS THE TRUSTEE AND STEWARD OF THE FOUNDATION'S STOCKLMEIR LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES, TO OVERSEE AND ADMINISTER THE CENTER'S PUBLICATIONS PROGRAM, TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION ON THE DE ANZA COLLEGE CAMPUS AND IN THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, AND TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE CENTER AND ITS PROGRAMS. THE MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH STRATEGIC PLANNING, POLICY DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, FUNDRAISING, AND FIDUCIARY ADMINISTRATION THAT ARE GROUNDED IN THE VALUES OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND OWNERSHIP, INSTITUTIONAL CONTINUITY, CREDIBILITY, COMMITTMENT, AND RESONSIBILITY.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California.
- Base
- $223k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $37k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Program Director (fhda Instructor) Director (Operational) Above 90th percentile | $223k | — | — | $37k | $293k $320k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at California History Center Foundation equaled 461% 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.
Up 8%
from 2022
From $270k in 2022 to $293k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about California History Center Foundation
What does the Director (Operational) of California History Center Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of California History Center Foundation received $292,740 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at California History Center Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at California History Center Foundation falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at California History Center Foundation equaled 461% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are California History Center Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, California History Center Foundation reported $136k in total revenue and $63k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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