To serve the general public as an independent, civic news organization that tells stories of importance to West Virginians about issues and challenges facing their communities.
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 Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Dir. Officer (Unspecified) | $116k $123k |
President Median to 75th percentile | $106k $113k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South 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 Mountain State Spotlight Inc equaled 9% 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.
Climbed 23%
over 2 years
From $95k in 2022 to $116k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 44% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 6%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Mountain State Spotlight Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Mountain State Spotlight Inc earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Mountain State Spotlight Inc received $106,356 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Mountain State Spotlight Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Mountain State Spotlight Inc falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Mountain State Spotlight Inc equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Mountain State Spotlight Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Mountain State Spotlight Inc reported $1.2M in total revenue and $1.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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