The March on Washington Film Festival (MOWFF) strives to celebrate and increase awareness of the events and heroes of the Civil Rights Era and inspire renewed passion for activism. The festival leverages the broad appeal of film, music, and the arts to tell these vital stories, and attracts an audience that is diverse in age, class and ethnicity.
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 nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Artistic Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $150k $164k |
Past Executive Director Director (Operational) Below 10th percentile | $8k $8k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 13 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at March on Washington Film Festival equaled 8% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about March on Washington Film Festival
What does the Director (Operational) of March on Washington Film Festival earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of March on Washington Film Festival received $150,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at March on Washington Film Festival compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at March on Washington Film Festival falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at March on Washington Film Festival equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are March on Washington Film Festival's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, March on Washington Film Festival reported $1.2M in total revenue and $1.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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