We connect and empower the creative community in the Sacramento region. We bring creative professionals together for education, inspiration and connections. We provide workforce development, professional development, and networking opportunities for our community.
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 California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Operations Director 10th to 25th percentile | $29k $31k |
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $25k $27k |
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 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Design Sacramento equaled 24% 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.
Chief Operating Officer pay rose 299% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 18%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 207% 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 Design Sacramento
What does the Chief Operating Officer of Design Sacramento earn?
In 2024, the Chief Operating Officer of Design Sacramento received $29,033 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Operating Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at Design Sacramento compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at Design Sacramento falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Design Sacramento equaled 24% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Design Sacramento's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Design Sacramento reported $141k in total revenue and $119k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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