Musically Fed mobilizes the music industry to combat hunger by partnering with artists, promoters, and venues across the country. We donate unused backstage meals to community organizations, primarily supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, hunger, and food insecurity, with a special focus on veterans and families. Founded in 2019, our mission is to make a positive impact in cities nationwide. Musically Fed identifies the opportunities, procures the resources, and coordinates the distribution of food items. Since our inception, Musically Fed has expanded its Food Rescue program, which repurposes unused catering from concerts, festivals, and events nationally. We also prioritize education and community engagement through partnerships with colleges and universities.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director - Founder Median to 75th percentile | $85k $88k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MUSICALLY FED equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
Based on 2,784 food, agriculture & nutrition 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.
Up 25%
from 2023
From $68k in 2023 to $85k in 2024.
Estimated with Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 25% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 3%.
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 MUSICALLY FED
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MUSICALLY FED earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of MUSICALLY FED received $84,500 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MUSICALLY FED compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MUSICALLY FED falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MUSICALLY FED equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
What are MUSICALLY FED's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MUSICALLY FED reported $536k in total revenue and $525k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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