OUR MISSION IS TO GIVE YOUTH AND TEENS AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN SINGING, DANCING, AND ACTING, WHILE DEVELOPING SELF-ESTEEM, DISCIPLINE, CREATIVITY AND TEAMWORK IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS POSITIVE, SUPPORTIVE, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY FUN.
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 California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentile | $143k $152k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 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 ESCAPE equaled 19% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about ESCAPE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of ESCAPE earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of ESCAPE received $142,538 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at ESCAPE 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 ESCAPE falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at ESCAPE equaled 19% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are ESCAPE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, ESCAPE reported $788k in total revenue and $742k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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