LitArts RI, formerly What Cheer Writers Club, supports Rhode Island's creators of the written, spoken and illustrated word through community events, free and low-cost business services, and discounted coworking space. As an umbrella organization, we serve as a centralized community connecting content creators, fans and literary organizations state-wide.Our mission is to elevate the content arts in our state by providing accessible workshops and community gatherings where writers can feel supported and known by fellow creatives and patrons of the arts. In addition, we seek to burnish Rhode Island's reputation as a literary destinationa place where content creators thrive.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Program Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $74k $80k |
Operations Director 10th to 25th percentile | $45k $49k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast 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 2024, the highest total compensation at LitArts RI equaled 23% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services 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.
Held steady
from 2023
From $74k in 2023 to $74k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 63%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay fell 39% from 2023 to 2024.
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 LitArts RI
What does the Director (Operational) of LitArts RI earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of LitArts RI received $73,999 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Human Services organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at LitArts RI compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at LitArts RI falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at LitArts RI equaled 23% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are LitArts RI's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, LitArts RI reported $328k in total revenue and $328k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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