THE CENTER FOR ARTS, DESIGN AND SOCIAL RESEARCH IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT PROVIDES INSTRUCTION IN AND CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON THE RELATIONSHIP OF ART AND DESIGN TO GLOBAL SOCIETIES. THE CENTER OFFERS UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE CLASSES; GRADUATE DEGREES, INCLUDING A MASTER OF FINE ARTS AND A PHD IN ARTS, DESIGN AND SOCIAL RESEARCH; AND RELATED PROGRAMS, INCLUDING ARTIST, DESIGNER, AND RESEARCHER RESIDENCIES; EXHIBITIONS; PUBLICATIONS; AND OTHER PUBLIC PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO DEEPEN THE UNDERSTANDING OF CULTURE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO DIVERSE COMMUNITIES.
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 | $90k $99k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CENTER FOR ARTS DESIGN AND SOCIAL RESEARCH INCORPORATED 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 CENTER FOR ARTS DESIGN AND SOCIAL RESEARCH INCORPORATED
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CENTER FOR ARTS DESIGN AND SOCIAL RESEARCH INCORPORATED earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of CENTER FOR ARTS DESIGN AND SOCIAL RESEARCH INCORPORATED received $89,581 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 CENTER FOR ARTS DESIGN AND SOCIAL RESEARCH INCORPORATED compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Massachusetts, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CENTER FOR ARTS DESIGN AND SOCIAL RESEARCH INCORPORATED falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CENTER FOR ARTS DESIGN AND SOCIAL RESEARCH INCORPORATED equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 6%.
What are CENTER FOR ARTS DESIGN AND SOCIAL RESEARCH INCORPORATED's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CENTER FOR ARTS DESIGN AND SOCIAL RESEARCH INCORPORATED reported $136k in total revenue and $584k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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