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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 Education organizations in Iowa.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $108k $120k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 21 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE equaled 42% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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 5%
from 2022
From $104k in 2022 to $108k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE received $108,323 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Iowa, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Iowa, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE equaled 42% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE reported $244k in total revenue and $259k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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