Delivering high-quality, low-cost dance and instruction in the arts to the community.
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 Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary Secretary (Operational) 10th to 25th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $10k $11k |
President Below 10th percentile | $1k $1k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MDSA Foundation equaled 5% 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 MDSA Foundation
What does the Secretary (Operational) of MDSA Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Secretary (Operational) of MDSA Foundation received $10,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Secretary (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Secretary (Operational) pay at MDSA Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Secretary (Operational) at MDSA Foundation falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MDSA Foundation equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are MDSA Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MDSA Foundation reported $224k in total revenue and $211k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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