INSPIRE THE FIRE INC. IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES STUDENTS, AGES 10 - 19, COACHING IN ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT, LIFE SKILLS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. EACH PARTICIPANT IS REQUIRED TO CHOOSE AN ARTISTIC MAJOR OF CONCENTRATION. CURRENT MAJORS INCLUDE: DANCE, VOICE, THEATER, SPOKEN WORD, RAP AND VISUAL ARTS. PARTICIPANTS ARE GUIDED IN THEIR MAJOR AND SUPPORTED BY OUR ENTIRE TEAM TO LEARN AND GROW AS INDIVIDUALS. THE ORGANIZATION MEETS AND PRACTICES BI-WEEKLY AND PERFORM IN CHARLOTTE, NC, AND SURROUNDING AREAS YEAR ROUND. EACH YEAR, INSPIRE THE FIRE HELPS NEARLY 400 YOUTH PREPARE FOR THEIR FUTURE. MISSION: HELP YOUNG PEOPLE SUCCEED ON STAGE AND IN LIFE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary Board Secretary 75th to 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $16k $18k |
CEO Below 10th percentile | $3k $3k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at INSPIRE THE FIRE INC equaled 34% 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 INSPIRE THE FIRE INC
What does the Board Secretary of INSPIRE THE FIRE INC earn?
In 2023, the Board Secretary of INSPIRE THE FIRE INC received $16,200 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Secretary roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Secretary pay at INSPIRE THE FIRE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Secretary at INSPIRE THE FIRE INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at INSPIRE THE FIRE INC equaled 34% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are INSPIRE THE FIRE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, INSPIRE THE FIRE INC reported $7k in total revenue and $48k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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