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Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
- Base
- $161k
- Bonus
- $45k
- Other
- $20k
- Benefits
- $5k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $161k | $45k | $20k | $5k | $242k $265k |
Deputy Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $116k $127k |
Dir. of Programs for Writers Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $114k $125k |
Senior Artistic Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $111k $122k |
Senior Dir. of Finance (start 10/23) Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $16k $18k |
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 22 unpaid individuals.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Common questions about LITERARY ARTS INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of LITERARY ARTS INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of LITERARY ARTS INC received $241,754 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at LITERARY ARTS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at LITERARY ARTS INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles.
What are LITERARY ARTS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, LITERARY ARTS INC reported $9M in total revenue and $4.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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