CHEROKEE INDIAN IN NORTH AMERICA
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Program Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $67k $71k |
Interim Co Exe Director Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $67k $71k |
Finance Director 25th percentile to median | $54k $57k |
Artistic Director Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $52k $55k |
Programs Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $40k $43k |
Maintenance Supervisior Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $39k $42k |
Program Manager 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | $39k $42k |
Manufacturing Coordinator Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $33k $35k |
Program Coordinator Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $31k $33k |
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 CHEROKEE HISTORICAL ASSOICIATION INC equaled 2% 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.
Down 25%
from 2021
From $89k in 2021 to $67k 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.
Director (Operational) pay rose 18% from 2021 to 2024, while revenue fell 8%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 37% from 2021 to 2024.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 3% from 2021 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CHEROKEE HISTORICAL ASSOICIATION INC
What does the Director (Operational) of CHEROKEE HISTORICAL ASSOICIATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of CHEROKEE HISTORICAL ASSOICIATION INC received $66,950 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at CHEROKEE HISTORICAL ASSOICIATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at CHEROKEE HISTORICAL ASSOICIATION INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CHEROKEE HISTORICAL ASSOICIATION INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are CHEROKEE HISTORICAL ASSOICIATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CHEROKEE HISTORICAL ASSOICIATION INC reported $3M in total revenue and $2.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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