CHSA is dedicated to the documentation, study, and presentation of Chinese American history. Through exhibitions, publications, and educational,public programming, CHSA promotes contributions and legacy of Chinese America.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
COO 10th to 25th percentile | $44k $46k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CHINESE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA equaled 3% 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.
Down 70%
from 2023
From $143k in 2023 to $44k in 2024.
Estimated with San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Operating Officer pay fell 65% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 66%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CHINESE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
What does the Chief Operating Officer of CHINESE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA earn?
In 2024, the Chief Operating Officer of CHINESE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA received $43,510 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Operating Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at CHINESE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at CHINESE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CHINESE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are CHINESE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CHINESE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA reported $657k in total revenue and $1.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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