THE MISSION OF THE DES MOINES ARTS FESTIVAL IS TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN CENTRAL IOWA BY CREATING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, CULTURES AND BACKGROUNDS TO EMBRACE THE ARTS.
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 Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Iowa.
- Base
- $142k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $29k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Di 75th to 90th percentile | $142k | $4k | — | $29k | $181k $195k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 17 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at DES MOINES ARTS FESTIVAL INC equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 6%
from 2023
From $171k in 2023 to $181k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 6% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 17%.
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 DES MOINES ARTS FESTIVAL INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of DES MOINES ARTS FESTIVAL INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of DES MOINES ARTS FESTIVAL INC received $181,150 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Iowa, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at DES MOINES ARTS FESTIVAL INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Iowa, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at DES MOINES ARTS FESTIVAL INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at DES MOINES ARTS FESTIVAL INC equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are DES MOINES ARTS FESTIVAL INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, DES MOINES ARTS FESTIVAL INC reported $1.4M in total revenue and $1.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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