Founded by Carmel-by-the-sea artist Jeanne Dorge, the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts was established to help support experimental fine arts and projects in the sciences. Since its opening in 1948, the Center has strived to stay true to its mission of presenting quality and diverse artistic, educational, and cultural programs in Monterey County.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $47k $50k |
Office Manager Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $34k $36k |
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 18 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CARL CHERRY FOUNDATION equaled 24% 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 6%
from 2023
From $44k in 2023 to $47k in 2024.
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 CARL CHERRY FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CARL CHERRY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of CARL CHERRY FOUNDATION received $46,501 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CARL CHERRY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CARL CHERRY FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CARL CHERRY FOUNDATION equaled 24% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are CARL CHERRY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CARL CHERRY FOUNDATION reported $180k in total revenue and $195k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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