THE NLA FOUNDATION WORKS TO RAISE CHARITABLE DONATIONS IN SUPPORT OF NLA AND ITS VITAL COMMITMENT TO LEADING AMERICA'S NEWSROOMS. SINCE ITS ESTABLISHMENT IN 1979, THE FOUNDATION HAS RAISED AND EXPENDED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN SUPPORT OF NLA PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES AND TO STIMULATE NEW THINKING IN AREAS CRITICALLY IMPORTANT TO NEWSPAPER, DIGITAL AND BROADCAST EDITORS AND THE NEWS INDUSTRY.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $70k $77k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 10 unpaid individuals.
Common questions about NEWS LEADERS ASSOCIATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of NEWS LEADERS ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of NEWS LEADERS ASSOCIATION received $70,059 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at NEWS LEADERS ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at NEWS LEADERS ASSOCIATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What are NEWS LEADERS ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, NEWS LEADERS ASSOCIATION reported $97k in total revenue and $252k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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