THE MISSION OF THE NORTHWEST MICHIGAN ARTS & CULTURE NETWORK ("THE NETWORK") IS TO HARNESS THE COLLECTIVE POWER OF THE CREATIVE SECTOR TO CULTIVATE VIBRANT COMMUNITIES BY STRENGTHENING THE REGIONAL ECOSYSTEM THAT SUPPORTS ARTS AND CULTURE. WE DO OUR WORK THROUGH NETWORKING, EDUCATION, PROMOTION, GRANT OPPORTUNITIES, AND BACKBONE SERVICES TO SERVE AND STRENGTHEN NORTHWEST MICHIGAN'S ARTS, CULTURE AND CREATIVE SECTOR.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $48k $53k |
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 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at NORTHWEST MICHIGAN ARTS & CULTURE NETWORK equaled 21% 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 NORTHWEST MICHIGAN ARTS & CULTURE NETWORK
What does the Chief Executive Officer of NORTHWEST MICHIGAN ARTS & CULTURE NETWORK earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of NORTHWEST MICHIGAN ARTS & CULTURE NETWORK received $48,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Michigan, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at NORTHWEST MICHIGAN ARTS & CULTURE NETWORK compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Michigan, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at NORTHWEST MICHIGAN ARTS & CULTURE NETWORK falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at NORTHWEST MICHIGAN ARTS & CULTURE NETWORK equaled 21% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are NORTHWEST MICHIGAN ARTS & CULTURE NETWORK's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, NORTHWEST MICHIGAN ARTS & CULTURE NETWORK reported $189k in total revenue and $225k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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