THROUGH INVESTIGATIVE, FACT-DRIVEN JOURNALISM, WE DIG DEEP AND EXAMINE SIGNIFICANT ISSUES FACING OUR STATE. OUR WORK ENGAGES ALL OKLAHOMANS, AMPLIFIES THE DISCUSSION OF ISSUES AND LEADS TO CHANGE. WE HELP DEVELOP THE JOURNALISTS AND JOURNALISM OF THE FUTURE. IN TERMS OF VALUES, WE STRIVE TO BE TRUSTWORTHY, RELENTLESS, ETHICAL, INNOVATIVE, ENGAGING AND INCLUSIVE.
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 Oklahoma.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $136k $148k |
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 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at OKLAHOMA WATCH INC equaled 15% 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 OKLAHOMA WATCH INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of OKLAHOMA WATCH INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of OKLAHOMA WATCH INC received $135,767 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Oklahoma, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at OKLAHOMA WATCH INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Oklahoma, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at OKLAHOMA WATCH INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at OKLAHOMA WATCH INC equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are OKLAHOMA WATCH INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, OKLAHOMA WATCH INC reported $769k in total revenue and $908k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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