The East Side Freedom Library's mission is to inspire solidarity, advocate for justice and work toward equity for all. The library houses non-circulating research collections that appeal to interested general learners as well as scholars, with innovative databases and finding aids that make using the collections fun and vital. Story is a major theme of the ESFL, and the telling and gathering of stories, through formal interviews, workshops, and small-scale public performances, will allow local residents and interested publics to learn more about the work and residential histories of the East Side.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Minnesota.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $131k $143k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at EAST SIDE FREEDOM LIBRARY equaled 17% 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.
Top compensation, year by year
From $42k in 2022 to $131k in 2023.
Estimated with Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 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 rose 209% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 10%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about EAST SIDE FREEDOM LIBRARY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of EAST SIDE FREEDOM LIBRARY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of EAST SIDE FREEDOM LIBRARY received $131,180 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Minnesota, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at EAST SIDE FREEDOM LIBRARY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Minnesota, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at EAST SIDE FREEDOM LIBRARY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at EAST SIDE FREEDOM LIBRARY equaled 17% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are EAST SIDE FREEDOM LIBRARY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, EAST SIDE FREEDOM LIBRARY reported $578k in total revenue and $792k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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