Obelus Inc. publishes Asterisk Magazine, a quarterly magazine covering science, emerging technologies, economics, politics, culture, global health, and threats to human development and flourishing.
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 in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary Median to 75th percentile | $86k $91k |
Managing Editor Key Employee 25th percentile to median | $78k $83k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at OBELUS INC equaled 16% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about OBELUS INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of OBELUS INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of OBELUS INC received $86,177 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at OBELUS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at OBELUS INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at OBELUS INC equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are OBELUS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, OBELUS INC reported $1.3M in total revenue and $543k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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