Using Public and Educational Access TV, Low-Power radio, and partnerships countywide, Davis Media Access (DMA) works to connect and inform our region, increasing awareness and civic participation.
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 California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $83k $88k |
Director of Operations 25th percentile to median | $68k $73k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Davis Media Access 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.
Held steady
from 2023
From $83k in 2023 to $83k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 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 19%.
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 Davis Media Access
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Davis Media Access earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Davis Media Access received $82,742 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Davis Media Access compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Davis Media Access falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Davis Media Access equaled 18% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Davis Media Access's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Davis Media Access reported $484k in total revenue and $459k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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