Carpe Diem Arts' mission is to inspire creative self-expression that empowers individuals, strengthens communities, and builds better futures. Through shared arts experiences, individuals of diverse age and culture discover hidden talents and new interests, develop socio-emotional skills, experience personal growth, and build lasting relationships. Led by professional teaching artists, our programs engage and excite participants and help shape our collective tomorrow, bringing the arts to life in ways that matter.
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 Maryland.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director (thru 8/3/25) 25th percentile to median | $50k $53k |
Chief Financial Officer 25th percentile to medianvs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $40k $42k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CARPE DIEM ARTS INC equaled 15% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Held roughly steady
over 2 years
From $50k in 2022 to $50k in 2024.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 5%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 20% from 2022 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CARPE DIEM ARTS INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CARPE DIEM ARTS INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of CARPE DIEM ARTS INC received $50,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Maryland, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CARPE DIEM ARTS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Maryland, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CARPE DIEM ARTS INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CARPE DIEM ARTS INC equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are CARPE DIEM ARTS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CARPE DIEM ARTS INC reported $364k in total revenue and $327k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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