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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 Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $47k $49k |
Board Member 25th percentile to median | $26k $27k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, 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 2024, the highest total compensation at CENTER FOR AUSTIN INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CENTER FOR AUSTIN INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM
What does the Board Member of CENTER FOR AUSTIN INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of CENTER FOR AUSTIN INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM received $46,667 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at CENTER FOR AUSTIN INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at CENTER FOR AUSTIN INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CENTER FOR AUSTIN INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM equaled 24% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are CENTER FOR AUSTIN INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CENTER FOR AUSTIN INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM reported $115k in total revenue and $193k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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