THE DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT IS A COALITION OF ARTISTIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORS THAT WORK TOGETHER TO ELEVATE THE CITYS CREATIVE AND ECONOMIC LIFE THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF A VIBRANT, DIVERSE, AND SUSTAINABLE ARTS DISTRICT THROUGH ADVOCACY, PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 Texas.
- Base
- $174k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $174k | — | — | — | $174k $180k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 24 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT FOUNDATION equaled 18% 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 1%
from 2023
From $176k in 2023 to $174k in 2024.
Estimated with Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 1% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 18%.
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 DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT FOUNDATION received $173,518 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT FOUNDATION equaled 18% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT FOUNDATION reported $909k in total revenue and $953k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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