The DC Independent Film Festival (DCIFF) showcases and supports local and international filmmakers and their work across the genres of fiction, animation, experimental and documentary through screening, discussion, professional development, education, city-wide outreach and hands-on skills and visual literacy classes for youth.
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 District of Columbia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $40k $42k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, 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 DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL equaled 21% 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 461% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 141%.
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 DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
What does the Chief Executive Officer of DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL received $40,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL equaled 21% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL reported $382k in total revenue and $187k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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