Festival International de Louisiane (FIL) is a community based, non-profit arts organization formed in 1986 to produce an annual visual and performing arts festival celebrating the French cultural heritage of southern Louisiana -- primarily a combination of French, African, Caribbean and Hispanic influences.Festival International de Louisiane's mission is to: 1) enrich the community by celebrating its native cultures, 2) educate the public to the historical achievements and artistic expressions of related global cultures, 3) develop and encourage an appreciation for the arts, and 4) enhance the economic development of the Acadiana region through the presentation of an internationally recognized arts event and the promotion of cultural exchange on a national and global level.
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 Louisiana.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $150k $164k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 35 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE LOUISIANE equaled 9% 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 8%
from 2022
From $138k in 2022 to $150k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 8% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 1%.
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 FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE LOUISIANE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE LOUISIANE earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE LOUISIANE received $149,808 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Louisiana, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE LOUISIANE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Louisiana, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE LOUISIANE falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE LOUISIANE equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE LOUISIANE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE LOUISIANE reported $1.7M in total revenue and $1.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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