CHARLESTON WINE + FOOD IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS CHARLESTON AND THE LOWCOUNTRY'S DIVERSE CULINARY + HOSPITALITY COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION CHAMPIONS THE REGION'S UNIQUE FOODWAYS 365 DAYS A YEAR THROUGH WORLD-RENOWNED CULINARY EXPERIENCES THAT BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO SHARE STORIES, CREATE CONNECTIONS, AND INSPIRE CURIOSITY. OUR MISSION IS TO CELEBRATE THE DIVERSE FOOD AND BEVERAGE COMMUNITY OF THE GREATER CHARLESTON AREA ON A NATIONAL STAGE; AND WE CREATE PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A SUSTAINABLE, VIBRANT AND CONNECTED CULINARY AND HOSPITALITY COMMUNITY.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $155k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $3k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Di 75th to 90th percentile | $155k | — | — | $3k | $163k $178k |
Dir of Exper Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $126k $138k |
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 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CHARLESTON WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
Based on 2,784 food, agriculture & nutrition 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 23%
from 2022
From $132k in 2022 to $163k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 23% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 1%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 13% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CHARLESTON WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CHARLESTON WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of CHARLESTON WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL received $162,851 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CHARLESTON WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CHARLESTON WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CHARLESTON WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
What are CHARLESTON WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CHARLESTON WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL reported $4.6M in total revenue and $6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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