CHINESE SEATTLE NEWS IS A NON-PROFIT COMPANY, OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE THE CHINESE COMMUNITY IN THE GREATER SEATTLE AREA; PROMOTE MUTUAL SUPPORT MEDIA COVERAGE FOR THE OVERSEAS CHINESE COMMUNITY AND LOCAL CULTURES, SUCH AS THE EXCHANGE OF HELPFUL EXPERIENCES AND INNOVATIVE SUGGESTIONS. OUR NEWSPAPER IS FREE OF CHARGE SO WE HAVE A LOT OF VOLUNTEERS THAT WORKS FOR THE COMPANY, REPRESENT THE VOICES OF THE CHINESE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS PROVIDE CARE AND BENEFITS; TO BRING FORTH A NEW ERA OF UNIFIED CHINESE MEDIA THAT STRIVES TO POSITIVELY CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS UPLIFTING CHINESE SOCIETY.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · 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 Washington.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President 10th to 25th percentile | $18k $19k |
Editor Key Employee 10th to 25th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $18k $19k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CHINESE SEATTLE NEWS equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 16,529 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Held steady
from 2023
From $18k in 2023 to $18k in 2024.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 15%.
- Key Employee pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
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 SEATTLE NEWS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CHINESE SEATTLE NEWS earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of CHINESE SEATTLE NEWS received $18,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Washington, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CHINESE SEATTLE NEWS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Washington, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CHINESE SEATTLE NEWS falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CHINESE SEATTLE NEWS equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are CHINESE SEATTLE NEWS's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CHINESE SEATTLE NEWS reported $127k in total revenue and $127k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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