Charlotte Is Creative develops programs and initiatives designed to break the Charlotte mold and remake it with creativity into a city that draws people in, excites them, and inspires them to invest their financial, social and creative capital.
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 North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Board Member Above 90th percentile | $99k $104k |
Director Board Member Above 90th percentile | $99k $104k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Charlotte Is Creative equaled 12% 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 15%
from 2023
From $86k in 2023 to $99k in 2024.
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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Charlotte Is Creative
What does the Board Member of Charlotte Is Creative earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of Charlotte Is Creative received $98,500 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in North Carolina: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at Charlotte Is Creative compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in North Carolina, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at Charlotte Is Creative falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Charlotte Is Creative equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Charlotte Is Creative's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Charlotte Is Creative reported $817k in total revenue and $806k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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