Ethiopian Community in Seattle's ECS mission is to facilitate a seamless integration of all persons of Ethiopian origin into the American society. Additionally,Additionally, ECS aims to contribute to the social, cultural and civic life of the Puget Sound area as well as to assist Ethiopians and Ethiopian Americans in preserving and sharing their ancient history and rich cultural heritage.
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 Washington.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $116k $124k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Ethiopian Community in Seattle equaled 8% 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.
Up 16%
from 2023
From $100k in 2023 to $116k in 2024.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 16% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 16%.
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 Ethiopian Community in Seattle
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Community in Seattle earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Community in Seattle received $115,873 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Washington, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Ethiopian Community in Seattle compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Washington, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Ethiopian Community in Seattle falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Ethiopian Community in Seattle equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Ethiopian Community in Seattle's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Ethiopian Community in Seattle reported $2.5M in total revenue and $1.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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