Executive compensation
Form 990-EZ · 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 |
|---|---|
CEO 25th percentile to median | $50k $53k |
Secretary Unclassified | $34k $36k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Fair Observer equaled 32% 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.
Held steady
from 2023
From $50k in 2023 to $50k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 54%.
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 Fair Observer
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Fair Observer earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Fair Observer received $50,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Fair Observer 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 Fair Observer falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Fair Observer equaled 32% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Fair Observer's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Fair Observer reported $161k in total revenue and $156k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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