CENTER SANTA FE (CENTER), FOUNDED IN 1994, IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS SOCIALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY ENGAGED LENS-BASED PROJECTS WITH EDUCATION, PLATFORMS, FUNDING, AND PARTNERSHIPS. THROUGH OUR ADVANCEMENT OF ARTISTS AND THEIR WORK, CENTER SERVES TO DEEPEN PUBLIC UNDERSTANDINGS OF LENS-BASED MEDIA'S HISTORY AND ONGOING CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE. BY ESTABLISHING PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN ARTISTS, SCHOLARS, STUDENTS, EDITORS, AND THE ART WORLD, WE ADVANCE PROJECTS THAT RESPECT ALL PEOPLE, OPEN MINDS, AND ENGAGE OUR SHARED HUMANITY. THE ANNUAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE REVIEW SANTA FE PHOTO SYMPOSIUM, PROJECT LAUNCH GRANT, THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT GRANT, THE CHOICE AWARDS, CALLANAN EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD, PROJECT LAB MENTORSHIPS, THE DEMOCRATIC LENS: PHOTOGRAPHY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT DISCUSSION SERIES, AND CENTER MEMBERSHIP.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New Mexico.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Di 75th to 90th percentile | $112k $120k |
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 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CENTER equaled 23% 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.
Up 21%
from 2023
From $93k in 2023 to $112k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 21% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 6%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CENTER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CENTER earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of CENTER received $112,328 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New Mexico, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New Mexico, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CENTER falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CENTER equaled 23% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CENTER reported $558k in total revenue and $487k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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